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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8534
  • Requested By: Mark Grenier
  • Requester E-Mail: mgrenier@clermontfl.org
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 1010.1.1
  • Topic: Doors
  • Question: Is it the intent of section 1010.1.1 to allow the use of 6'8" doors in commercial buildings?
  • Comment: The door stop at the header usually reduces the opening by 3/8", and the flooring material may be up to 1/2" in height. This could reduce the "clear opening" down to 79 & 1/8".

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

Input Received:

Yes.
Joseph Belcher on 06/13/2021 at 2:01 AM
Section 1010.1.1 States the height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. See Section 1003.3.1 for headroom and the exception (door closures) but it gives the allowance for reduction to 78" minimum.
Linda Patrick on 06/21/2021 at 3:23 PM

Answer:

Yes
On 06/21/2021 at 5:45 PM

Commentary:

Section 1010.1.1 States the height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. See Section 1003.3.1 for headroom and the exception (door closures) but it gives the allowance for reduction to 78" minimum.

Comments on Draft:

Agree.
Joseph Belcher on 06/21/2021 at 11:06 PM
Looks good
Linda Patrick on 06/22/2021 at 1:52 PM
agree
Michael Grimm on 06/22/2021 at 9:11 PM
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