Exit Window - Rhode Island ?

[Sal's Dad]

So - Let me see if I've got this:

RI amended 310.1 says it applies to basements AND bedrooms. RI Amended 310.1.1 (first sentence)says the minimum clear opening area is 4.4 for bedrooms. And minimum dimensions are SPECIFIED BELOW, in the subsections immediately following:

R310.1.2 Minimum opening height. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches (610 mm).

R310.1.3 Minimum opening width. The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches (508 mm).

Of course this doesn't explain the second ,unintelligible sentence of RI's amended R310.1, which says that sometimes, the minimum area is 5.7 SF, but darned if I can figure out when! (Yes, I know: Where 24H and 20W requirements can be met only with window sashes easily removable without the use of keys, tools or excessive force !!!

Which brings us back, I think, to the opening post of this thread! ;-)

 

[cda]

Not a RI. So not sure how a sash is defined there

Call the state and ask the question you may have to call a few different people

State of Rhode Island: Building Code Commission:

State of Rhode Island: Building Code Commission: About the Board

 

[rogerpa]

Again, the CXW13, with straight arm hardware, meets either clear opening requirement (6.5 sq. ft.). It does NOT meet the 44" inch (or less) above the floor sill height requirement when installed in typical fashion. You would have to set the head of the window at 75-1/4" above the sub floor in order to comply.

http://www.andersenwindows.com/-/media/aw/files/technical-docs/area-and-opening-specifications/area-openingspecifications-windows--400series-casement.pdf