What code section governs what is placed outside of an emergency escape/rescue window and where does it say it has to be easy access for the FD? Is it a good idea to keep these areas clear? Yes but it is not in the code to my knowledge.The windows may meet the size requirements by code but what does the area ouside the building look like....Is landscaping trees, bushes, shrubs located so that a ladder can be placed and gain easy access to all windows of all bedrooms?
We had that conversation with the fire marshals. They did not want ac units under windows. We pointed out that the unit was well below the window sill so as not to impede egress and would even help the person to get down safely when climbing out the window. They said their guys could not put a ladder up and would not be allowed to climb on the unit. The code is silent on the issue, common sense need to be used.mtlogcabin said:What code section governs what is placed outside of an emergency escape/rescue window and where does it say it has to be easy access for the FD? Is it a good idea to keep these areas clear? Yes but it is not in the code to my knowledge. [/color]
They can still escape. Not all areas of all buildings are accessible to a ladder truck.Having a code requiring the EERO is totally useless if you can't access it to effect the rescue.
I agree. In fact if someone put the head of a bed at the window with a big headboard that blocked the EERO, I'm not sure there is anything that would require them to move it.cda said:But the code does not say the window has to be accessible or anything else, gives gives size
Aluminum siding, trex decking, plastic furniture, EFIS systems and vinyl siding will all melt.He told me of a recent fire at the complex where the landlord installed 2nd floor aluminum screen door melted and ran down below.
As an AHJ it has taken several years to try and get rid of the 'as we want' mentality from our department and the 13 fire districts, we have made big strides in that direction; but still find areas we have missed such as lighting in electrical rooms (Thread: Electrical Room Lighting). Every AHJ wants to make safety number one, and sometimes they get carried away. We all need to be reminded every once in while that we can only enforce the code not our wants.mtlogcabin said:Aluminum siding, trex decking, plastic furniture, EFIS systems and vinyl siding will all melt.It is still just his want.