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Interpretation #4233

Original Request

  • Date: May 16, 2025
  • Requested By: Leonel A. Medrano, P.E.
  • Requester E-Mail: medleonel@hotmail.com
  • Code Version: 2001
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description: Building
  • Chapter: 5
  • Section: EB 505.1
  • Topic: LIMITS

  • Question: Is it the intent of Section 505.1 FBC-Existing Buildings, not to require any provision for a fire escape (rescue opening) when changing a window for a bedroom only (alteration level 1)?