Is it the intent of of that section of the Code
that if the finish floor of a residence is 8
inches above the exterior grade, and the window
sill is at less than 4 ft. from the exterior
grade and, or the fin. floor of the residence
safeguards are required.
Interpretation #6602
Published August 29, 2010
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2007
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 44
- Section
- R4410.2.4.2
- Topic
Question
Answer Published 08/29/2010 at 11:58 AM
No.
Commentary
All parameters stated in this section must be considered.
including the size of the glazed panels, ..."glazed panel
24 inches (610 mm) or more in width and 9 square feet (0.84
m2) or more in area."