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height of loft

13 years ago
trying to build something similar in our son's room. we have 10 ft ceilings and thought about decreasing size of closet and adding something like this feature above. just not sure if it's worth it and fear it's going to be too small. thanks!
2012 HGTV Green Home · More Info

Comments (10)

  • 12 years ago
    Where are the beds from?
  • 12 years ago
    This ROCKS!
  • 12 years ago
    How much space does there need to be from the ceiling to the bed?
  • 12 years ago
    This is not really considered a "habitable" space, so codes like stairs, headroom, or square footage don't really apply to the upper area. Your local authority having jurisdiction may have different views, so check first.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks..great info..but if it is not habitable..how can a Bed be placed there???
  • 12 years ago
    It is a code terminology. Perhaps I should have said that it is not considered a habitable "room". Beds are placed in the low area of A-frame type structures all the time. A "habitable room" has to have a min. sq. ft. AND percentage of room above a certain ceiling height. There is no min. ceiling height for the remainder. If that (I will loosely call it a "floor area") was large enough, then it would have to comply with code requirements such as an actual stairway. Even an attic is considered a space, but does not have to comply with the stair code because it is not considered habitable. If you put a bed in an attic, then there must be things like sufficient headroom and a stairway, BECAUSE the sq. ft. area is large enough to warrant it. Clear as mud?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The ceiling of the loft is 8' above the floor. This leaves plenty of room for the beds. The loft itself is not officially an occupiable space as Fred mentioned. This allows for some interpretation from code officials. Hope that helps!
  • 12 years ago
    It does..thanks for taking the time to write and offer some info..
  • 11 years ago
    Ore open