Smaller egress windows in retrofit

[jacqiejo]

Re: Smaller egress windows in retrofit

I never thought I'd be able to learn so much....and feel like I was watching an episode of Jerry Springer at the same time. I love my job!

In all seriousness...the passion on both sides of the argument is encouraging.

 

[AegisFPE]

Re: Smaller egress windows in retrofit

CFC 907.3.1.7 could trigger installation of a fire alarm system (if there isn't one already).

As for the windows, I would interpret that CBC Section 3403.1 need not apply to the size of the opening, as the framing is not a "portion" of the alteration. Similarly, I would interpret CBC 3405.1 to pertain to the qualities of the glass, not the size of the frame.

 

[Rio]

Regardless of the code, think of the potential consequences if some fat rump got stuck in a smaller retrofitted window; can you say LAWSUIT? For that reason alone I'd never allow a replacement window smaller than the current code, the same for height off the finished floor to sill.

 

[brudgers]

I hereby acknowledge Rio, as the 500th member, has won this heated debate.