Also when using a vapor retarder in an attic space irc 2012 limits the net free ventilation reduction from 1 150 to 1 300 for buildings in climate zones 6 7 and 8.
2006 irc roof ventilation.
Openings in roof framing members shall conform to the requirements of section r802 7.
Ducts in crawlspace must be sealed and have r 8 insulation.
This picture shows the typical attic ventilation requirements as well as how ridge vents work.
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Required ventilation openings shall open directly to the outside air.
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Excessive moisture can allow microbial growth and rust metal parts.
The amount of attic cavity ventilation is specified by numerous ratios of free vent area to insulated ceiling area ranging from 1 150 to 1 600 depending on which building code is consulted the 1 300 ratio being the most common.
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See irc section 806 for more details.
Ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of 1 16 inch 1 6 mm minimum and 1 4 inch 6 4 mm maximum.
Attic ventilation shall not be required when determined not necessary by the code official due to atmospheric or climatic conditions.
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R806 2 minimum vent area.
Ventilation openings must exist that are equal to at least 1 square foot for each 150 square feet of crawlspace area and be placed to provide cross flow irc 408 1 may be less if ground vapor retarder is installed.
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