George McGerd
Bronze Member
2012 IBC 1013.8 states: Operable sections of windows shall not permit openings that allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere where such openings are located within 36 inches of the finished floor [and located more than 72 inches above the finished grade or surface below].
Per my interpretation of the first sentance "In Occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3, one- and two-family and multiple-family dwellings….." the requirement only applies to buildings classified as R-2 and R-3.
The commentary reads: The window limitations specified here are intended for Group R-2 and R-3 units. These facilities have the highest potential for infants and toddlers being present for an extended period of time.
Does anyone have experience with this requirement for sill height / window opening limitation being applied to other types of use and occupancies, for example "E" (educational / school building)? The way I read the code is that the requirement is intended to be limited to R-2 and R-3 but I suppose the commentary leaves its application somewhat open to interpretation.
Thanks
Per my interpretation of the first sentance "In Occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3, one- and two-family and multiple-family dwellings….." the requirement only applies to buildings classified as R-2 and R-3.
The commentary reads: The window limitations specified here are intended for Group R-2 and R-3 units. These facilities have the highest potential for infants and toddlers being present for an extended period of time.
Does anyone have experience with this requirement for sill height / window opening limitation being applied to other types of use and occupancies, for example "E" (educational / school building)? The way I read the code is that the requirement is intended to be limited to R-2 and R-3 but I suppose the commentary leaves its application somewhat open to interpretation.
Thanks