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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8485
  • Requested By: Brian Law
  • Requester E-Mail: blaw@cityofsab.org
  • Code Version: 2017
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter: Chapter 3 Building Planning
  • Section: R311.2
  • Topic: Egress Door
  • Question: Is it the intent of section R311.2 Egress door to prohibit the use of a double 2'8"/8'0" inswing French door assembly as the egress door for a proposed home. There are no other side swinging doors that comply with a 32" clear width opening in the proposed home.
  • Comment: None

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

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Is it the intention of code section R311.2 that egress doors may only be allowed to swing in the direction of egress travel?

Input Received:

Yes, It is prohibited. The active side of a double set of doors must comply with 32" clear opening.
Edward Roseberry on 11/25/2020 at 12:55 PM
Agree. At least one, exterior, side swing door that is 32" clear width is required for the egress door.
Linda Patrick on 11/25/2020 at 3:21 PM

Answer:

Yes, It is prohibited. The active side of a double set of doors must comply with 32" clear opening.
On 12/08/2020 at 2:53 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

I agree
Andrew Bruhn on 12/08/2020 at 2:55 PM
looks good
Linda Patrick on 12/08/2020 at 3:02 PM
The code requirement appears to be pretty clear - R311.2Egress door. Not less than one egress door shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm) where measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees (1.57 rad). The clear height of the door opening shall be not less than 78 inches (1981 mm) in height measured from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply with these minimum dimensions. Egress doors shall be readily openable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
Larry Schneider on 12/11/2020 at 2:57 PM
Agree with draft response.
Samuel Greenberg on 12/16/2020 at 5:53 PM
Publish Draft Interpretation