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    Windows In Bedrooms

    Hi there - first time posting, working with IBC 2021 I have a historic building in the city limits that we are turning into apartments. There are two units that are currently situated on the interior of the building with no access to windows. According to section 1031, it doesn't look like I...
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    Studio Apartments EERO

    I am converting a first floor commercial space into R-2 apartments and due to the constraints of the space (long rectangular plan with exterior walls only on short ends), the only place for the Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening (EERO - IBC 2018 Section 1030) is directly adjacent to the single...
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    EERO distance from sill to grade?

    We are working with the 2015 ICC and NYS 2017 supplement. I was told the minimum distance from EERO to grade or landing below is 14 feet, and I can't seem to find this info anywhere. Does anyone know the answer? I am looking at a set of residential plans where the EERO is 16' to grade. Any...
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