The Temple Institute: In-Depth Temple Study: The Attic
 
The Attic

The second story of the Mikdash was empty, and it was entered only once in seven years for general inspection. Its height was forty cubits. * There were poles of cedar wood in the attic that were used to access the roof of the Mikdash. 

Contents:   Part I,    Part II,    Part III,    Part IV,    Part V,    Part VI,    Part VII