The chart below represents the net minimum area in square inches required for proper ventilation.
Cbc attic ventilation.
2016 cbc and the july 1 2018 supplement are being repealed and coadopted with oshpd.
1212 hcd 1 pollutant control.
Each vent shall terminate not less than 10 feet 3048 mm from or not less than 3 feet 914 mm above an openable window door opening air intake or vent shaft or not less than 3 feet 914 mm in every direction from a lot line alley and street excepted.
1209 access to unoccupied spaces.
1210 toilet and bathroom requirements.
1208 interior space dimensions.
That is openings doors windows and louvers to the outside should create a natural flow of fresh.
1 square foot of ventilation for each 150 square feet of attic space.
1211 hcd 1 hcd 2 garage door springs.
1203 3 the uniform building code requires enclosed attic spaces enclosed rafter spaces and under floor areas to be ventilated by not less than 1 square foot for each 150 square feet of attic under floor area.
The net free ventilation shall be a minimum ratio of 1 150 of the area or space ventilated e g.
If your attic is enclosed california s building code states it should have cross ventilation.
Previously adopted significant changes aligning with current industry standards include increasing from 3 000 psi to 4 000.
Attic ventilation cbc 1203 2 and crc r806 2 provide cross ventilation at all attic and enclosed rafter spaces.