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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8537
  • Requested By: Steve Innes
  • Requester E-Mail: steve.innes@mlbfl.org
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: R310.1.1
  • Topic: Operational constraints and opening control devices
  • Question: Is it the intent of section R310.1.1 Operational constraints and opening control devices that the two tabs at the top of replacement vinyl impact windows that allows the lower window panel to be opened inwards to allow for a larger opening size be excluded as special knowledge?
  • Comment: The replacement window has created a smaller emergency escape and rescue opening than the old window. However, if the bottom panel is opened by using the two tabs at the top that the owner was show to use to clean the window the opening size may actual be larger than the old window. It requires to be no more “special knowledge” to unlock the window, using tabs; release child safety locks, using tabs; than to use tabs to open the window for cleaning or escape to create the largest opening area possible.

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

Input Received:

If this is a replacement, then you need to go to the FBC-Existing. Section 702.4 gives you requirements on window opening control devises and 702.5 is specific to the replacement of emergency escape.
Linda Patrick on 06/21/2021 at 2:44 PM
Agree with Linda.
Samuel Greenberg on 06/21/2021 at 7:33 PM

Answer:

If this is a replacement, you need to go to the FBC-Existing. Section 702.4 which provides requirements on window opening control devices and 702.5 is specific to the replacement of emergency escape.
On 06/21/2021 at 5:54 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

Agree.
Joseph Belcher on 06/21/2021 at 10:56 PM
A little late in responding - agree
Linda Patrick on 06/30/2021 at 12:14 PM
Agree
Edward Roseberry on 07/09/2021 at 7:36 PM
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