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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8571
  • Requested By: David Meyer
  • Requester E-Mail: davidmeyer@polk-county.net
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 308.4.5
  • Topic: Glazing and wet surfaces
  • Question: Would tempered glass still be required with a toilet in front of the window that is less than 60" from waters edge measured horizontally
  • Comment: The basic bathroom layout has a window about 24" measured horizontally from the shower edge. There is a toilet in front of window.

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

Input Received:

Yes, the code does not recognize the toilet as an acceptable barrier.
Thomas Allen on 09/30/2021 at 12:52 PM
Glazing less than 60" horizontally does not meet the exception requirements of 308.4.5.
Edward Roseberry on 09/30/2021 at 12:56 PM
agree,.
Samuel Greenberg on 09/30/2021 at 3:59 PM

Answer:

Yes, the code does not recognize the toilet as an acceptable barrier.
On 10/01/2021 at 12:58 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

agree
Thomas Allen on 10/01/2021 at 2:23 PM
agreed
Edward Roseberry on 10/01/2021 at 3:34 PM
agree
Michael Grimm on 10/01/2021 at 5:28 PM
agree
Robert Reading on 10/04/2021 at 12:53 PM
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