The 2012 international residential code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.
Attic access height.
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They handle a load capacity of up to 350 lb and have a ceiling height range up to 10 ft to 12 ft.
Attic stairs are suitable for obtaining easy unobstructed access to small attic or storage areas.
To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.
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According to the 2006 international residential code r807 1 attic access homes with combustible materials in the ceiling and roof construction must have an access to attic areas that exceeds 30 square feet and with a vertical height of 30 inches or greater.
Your attic may presently have a fixed ladder a pull down ladder or no ladder at all.
What your attic probably does not have is a set of code compliant stairs.