2009 IRC. Basement all below grade. I've read R310.1 through R310.3 a couple times and I'm still not sure if a Bilco door complies, especially with R310.1.4 (Operational constraints). I guess as long as the door is never secured with a lock it would comply. All replies welcome.
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Bilco doors as emergency escape opening in basement
- Thread starter rjc114
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welcom, welcome, welcome,
how did you find us???
do you mind stating what you do???
Does it meet this::::
Bars, grills, covers and screens. Bars, grills, covers,
screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emer-
gency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or
windowwells that serve such openings, provided the minimum
net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to
R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable
from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater
than that which is required for normal operation of the escape
and rescue opening.
most of the bilcos are easy to open, unless you call it special knowledge
how did you find us???
do you mind stating what you do???
Does it meet this::::
Bars, grills, covers and screens. Bars, grills, covers,
screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emer-
gency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or
windowwells that serve such openings, provided the minimum
net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to
R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable
from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater
than that which is required for normal operation of the escape
and rescue opening.
most of the bilcos are easy to open, unless you call it special knowledge
if it is on the internet it has to meet code!!!!!!!!!!!!
How To Install A New Bilco Door To Replace An Old Basement Entry
How To Install A New Bilco Door To Replace An Old Basement Entry
steveray
SAWHORSE
Probably would not comply for directly from a sleeping room but just for the general basement, yes....
Architect1281
REGISTERED
Meets the spirit until its locked from the outside
mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
Architect1281 said:
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With a Bilco basement door lock, a simple turn of the key opens the door from the outside, providing convenient access to basement storage areas, workshops, playrooms and utility rooms. From the inside, pushing the handy release lever automatically unlocks the door. To lock the door from the inside, simply push the slide bar into position. The lock kit is designed for homeowner installation and is supplied with a template & complete instructions for quick, easy installation.
I think it is okay
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