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Interpretation #8552

Original Request

  • Requested By: David P Meyer
  • Requester E-Mail: davidmeyer@polk-county.net
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: R311.3.2
  • Topic: Landings at "other doors"

  • Question: Is the intent of this section to require a landing at a screen room or pool cage screen door?

Answer:

No. Please see the attached commentary
On 08/18/2021 at 11:26 AM

Commentary:

R311.3.2 is titled "Floor elevations for other exterior doors." An exterior door separates the living portion of a residence from the outside world. Screen room doors and pool cage doors are not exterior doors, and do not therefore have a landing requirement.