BOAF Interpretations

Interpretation #8259

Original Request

Date: April 16, 2019
Requested By: Juan R. Alvarenga
Requester E-Mail: jalvarenga@nbww.com
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Code Description:
Chapter:
Section: 1010.1.7
Topic: Thresholds
Question: Is it the intent of the FBC 6th Edition code section 1010.1.7 Thresholds to limit sliding glass door thresholds to 1/2” at private balconies in hotel rooms (R-1 occupancy)?

Answer on 04/16/2019 at 11:07 AM

Unfortunately, an Exception contained in the FBC-B 5th Edition (1008.1.7 Exception 2) to address this issue was not brought forth to the FBC-B 6th Edition. The intent of this section is to provide a maximum threshold height for doors, in R-1 the threshold height should be a maximum of 1/2" for all doors.

Commentary:

None.

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