decipher this

[John Dirks Jr]

E3702.2.1 Across structural members.

Where run across the top of floor joists, or run within 7 feet (2134 mm) of floor or floor joists across the face of rafters or studding, in attics and roof spaces that are provided with access, the cable shall be protected by substantial guard strips that are at least as high as the cable. Where such spaces are not provided with access by permanent stairs or ladders, protection shall only be required within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the nearest edge of the attic entrance.

My question is:

Are pull down stairs considered permanent? I just wanna make sure.

[John Dirks Jr]

And a pic for your viewing pleasure,

BTW, I was told by the builders rep that the County inspector passed it.

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[Brian G]

Pull-down stairs (or folding stairs, as the manufacturers call them) are certainly permanent.

You'll see that sort of sloppy wiring a lot. I write it up if it's worse than usual or really looks like trouble, but it just gets ignored. Still...did my job.

Brian G.

100 mph Construction Defects [:-indiffe

[Phillip]

It is the same in the area I work