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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    Yep. I mislabeled. It is indeed R-1. Thanks again everyone for the input...I was stuck in the code and over analyzing it.
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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    Thanks for all the info everyone! Very much appreciated.
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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    Also, I think the motel will be considered R-1 as it is transient housing if that makes a difference.
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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    Ahhhh, Yes, the Great State of Florida has adopted the existing building code.
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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    Thanks. They are also doing slight kitchen reconfigurations in each unit, so the project is being considered a level 2 alteration.
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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    Thanks for the reply! Old 50's building in Florida. Two story. Type II-B, not sprinklered. Each unit has one sleeping room and one living area. Living area has a sliding glass door on one side and a 3' man door on the other side to an open covered entryway. Sleeping rooms have 6' wide by 2'...
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    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    I have an existing motel project where they would like to replace the windows, but the existing sills are greater than 44" AFF which was acceptable when the structure was built. Would these be required to be lowered to meet current egress code if they are replaced? Thanks, I did a wide search...
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