Hello Everyone,
I would like to recieve a consensus on the interpretation of California Building Code Sections 1132A.2 and 1132A.3 as they relate to sliding glass patio doors that are required to be accessible in a Covered Multifamily appartment complex (Apartment Units only not common areas).
1. Under CBC Section 1132A.2, would a sliding glass paito door in accessible/adaptable units be considered a "Secondary Exterior Door" which leads from an accessible route of the unit to a usable balcony/patio?
2. If the sliding glass patio door is considered to be a "Secondary Exterior Door" and would need to comply with CBC Section 1132A.3 Width and height of doors. Would a sliding glass door assembly that measures 6 feet 8 inches in height that has a door that is 6 feet 5 inches in height in the assembly meet the requirements of CBC Section 1132A.3 requirement #1. [B]Doors shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches in height[/b]?
I have reviewed prior California Building Codes up to the 2001 edition where this requirement was not identified. It appears in the 2007 and 2010 CBC. Has anyone dealt with this matter before? Any information/interpretatio would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I would like to recieve a consensus on the interpretation of California Building Code Sections 1132A.2 and 1132A.3 as they relate to sliding glass patio doors that are required to be accessible in a Covered Multifamily appartment complex (Apartment Units only not common areas).
1. Under CBC Section 1132A.2, would a sliding glass paito door in accessible/adaptable units be considered a "Secondary Exterior Door" which leads from an accessible route of the unit to a usable balcony/patio?
2. If the sliding glass patio door is considered to be a "Secondary Exterior Door" and would need to comply with CBC Section 1132A.3 Width and height of doors. Would a sliding glass door assembly that measures 6 feet 8 inches in height that has a door that is 6 feet 5 inches in height in the assembly meet the requirements of CBC Section 1132A.3 requirement #1. [B]Doors shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches in height[/b]?
I have reviewed prior California Building Codes up to the 2001 edition where this requirement was not identified. It appears in the 2007 and 2010 CBC. Has anyone dealt with this matter before? Any information/interpretatio would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
