On the upcodes website.
Irc roof venting requirements.
As an example of what you can find in chapter 8 of the 2018 irc see.
Space irc 2012 limits the net free ventilation reduction from 1 150 to 1 300 for buildings in climate zones 6 7 and 8.
Drip edges shall be mechanically fastened to the roof deck at a maximum of 12 inches 305 mm o c.
The following are the requirements taken directly from the irc.
The requirements for vented and unvented attic space and enclosed rafter space shall be in accordance with this section.
2018 international residential code.
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2015 international residential code for attic ventilation the code minimum ratio is 1 150.
Contains sections covering roof framing roof sheathing and roof ventilation.
For large volume attics such as where roof slopes are greater than 8 12 designers.
Based on your 1100 sq.
The irc section r902 1 requires class a b or c fire resistant roofing only in jurisdictions designated by law or where the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet from the property line.
Nrca guidelines regarding attic ventilation nrca recommends designers provide at least 1 square foot of nfva for every 150 square feet of attic space 1 150 ventilation ratio measured at the attic floor level ceiling.
Near ridge of the roof.
Chapter 8 roof ceiling construction.
Between half and two thirds of the provided ventilation shall be installed at the eaves.
With fasteners as specified in section r905 2 5.
2018 international residential code.
Ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of 1 16 inch 1 6 mm minimum and 1 4 inch 6 4 mm maximum.
Enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected against the entrance of rain or snow.
Vented attics shall have a minimum net free ventilation area at least 1 300 of the area of the vented space.
Pdf 2015 international residential code for attic ventilation 145 kb.
And this guideline you ll need a minimum of.