Interpretation #7224
Published July 31, 2013
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.
protection. It is possible to have high winds without water
and to have high water without winds.
Commentary
None.