We have an exterior wall, stucco and gyp. bd. on wood framing and are in the 3' to 5' to property line range. Reading Table 704.8 of the 2007 CBC (similar to IBC), it says that we can do a combination of protected and unprotected openings up to 25% of the wall area. It appears to me from the table that we need to have 15% protected and 10% unprotected.
I've been trying to find the definition of what is a protected window and all I've been able to find is a 3/4" metal frame with wired glass. I'm hoping that this is not the only option. I want to use the same window type as when we're dealing with the California state Fire Marshall, basically dual paned tempered windows.
Any advice or information will be appreciated greatly.
Thanks,
Rio
I've been trying to find the definition of what is a protected window and all I've been able to find is a 3/4" metal frame with wired glass. I'm hoping that this is not the only option. I want to use the same window type as when we're dealing with the California state Fire Marshall, basically dual paned tempered windows.
Any advice or information will be appreciated greatly.
Thanks,
Rio