Interpretation #8535

Published June 21, 2021

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Original Request

Code Version
2021
Code
EXTBLDG
Code Description
Chapter
Section
702.5
Topic
FBC Existing Buildings 702.5 and 505.3 Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings.

Question

Is it the intent of section 702.5(1) and 505.3(1) Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings, to allow the replacement window (which is impact glass single hung) to have a smaller opening size that the existing window (non-impact glass single hung)?

Answer Published 06/21/2021 at 1:46 PM

Yes

Commentary

None.