603.2 Under-Floor or Crawl Space — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 603.2 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Air ducts installed under a floor in a crawl space shall be installed in accordance with the following:
(1) Shall not prevent access to an area of the crawl space.
(2) Where it is required to move under ducts for access to areas of the crawl space, a vertical clearance of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) shall be provided.
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