Interpretation #7224

Published July 31, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
RESIDENT
Code Description
Residential
Chapter
3
Section
R301.2.1.2
Topic
breakaway walls

Question

Is it the intent of that breakaway walls in the wind borne debris area are required to have opening protection for openings such as windows and doors.

Answer Published 07/31/2013 at 12:51 PM

Yes, breakaway walls are required to have wind-borne debris
protection. It is possible to have high winds without water
and to have high water without winds.

Commentary

None.