Interpretation #7081

Published October 24, 2012

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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.

Commentary

None.