EXCEPTION: | This section shall not apply to Group R-3 occupancies. |
306.6 Appliances above ceilings. Appliances that are located above the ceiling shall be accessible for inspection, service and repair without removing permanent construction. Appliances shall be accessible from an access panel or removable ceiling tile with minimum nominal dimensions of 24 inches by 24 inches (609 mm x 609 mm).
The appliance is not required to be removable or replaceable through the access panel or removable ceiling tile. The appliance may be removed or replaced by removing the ceiling or wall assemblies adjacent to the appliance as long as they are not permanent construction.
EXCEPTIONS: | 1. This section shall not apply to replacement appliances installed in existing compartments and alcoves where the working space clearances are in accordance with the equipment or appliance manufacturer's installation instructions. |
| 2. A smaller access panel or removable ceiling tile shall be permitted when allowed by the equipment or appliance manufacturer's installation instructions. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 16-01-148, § 51-52-0306, filed 12/21/15, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-053, § 51-52-0306, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.190,
19.27.074,
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 10-03-099, § 51-52-0306, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]