Interpretation #7081
Published October 24, 2012
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Residential
- Chapter
- 3
- Section
- R311.7.5
- Topic
- Door Swing in garage
Question
Is it the intent of the code to allow a door to swing over the step down either inside a garage or exterior door?
Answer Published 10/24/2012 at 10:20 AM
Yes, provided it is not the required
egress door and the step down is not more
than 7-3/4 inches below the top of the
threshold.
egress door and the step down is not more
than 7-3/4 inches below the top of the
threshold.
Commentary
None.