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operable windows

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    Natural Ventilation and figuring openable area

    I'm looking at section 1202.5 Natural Ventilation in the IBC - is there any guidance for how to calculate that openable area when looking at vent-type windows...so casements, awnings? The question came up with regard to limit stops on the operable windows and what implication that might have on...
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    2 story office building and operable windows question...

    Need a little help! I am located in Alabama and we are working on a small 2 story office building. Here is the breakdown of the building: 1st Floor: 3,115 SF (load 31) 2nd Floor: 1,625 SF (load 16) Occupancy: B There is one central egress stair in the building (only 1 egress required per...
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