Interpretation #7337
Published June 22, 2014
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Residential
- Chapter
- 41
- Section
- 4101.17.1.11
- Topic
- Screen Used as Child Protection Barrier
Question
Is it the intent of this section to allow the use of a standard screen enclosure, constructed of nylon bug screen only, without any guard provision in the lower 48 inches, to serve as the barrier requirement?
Answer Published 06/22/2014 at 4:04 PM
If the bug screen is part of a screen enclosure, it will
meet the requirements of the child barrier.
meet the requirements of the child barrier.
Commentary
The code specifically states so. The top of the barrier is
typically much higher than 48 inches. The code calls
for "at least 48 inches".
R4101.17.1.11
Standard screen enclosures which meet the
requirements of Section R4101.17 may be utilized as
part of or all of the barrier and shall be considered a
nondwelling wall. Removable child barriers shall
have one end of the barrier nonremovable without
the aid of tools.