Is it the intent of R311.3 to require that garage
service doors (not considered egress) that
typically eject from the side of the house have a
pad or landing on the exterior?
Interpretation #7234
Published September 25, 2013
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 3
- Section
- 311.3
- Topic
Question
Answer Published 09/25/2013 at 1:33 AM
Yes
Commentary
Section R-311.3 is specific for exterior doors and
requires a landing unless it meets one of the exceptions.