Tim H Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 This photo shows a second floor sliding glass window. I called out the fact that there is no balcony or guard installed. I believe this to be a common sense safety issue, but I am looking for an opinion as to whether or not this violates IRC 312.01 which requires a guardrail for any 'walkoff >30" above floor or grade". Does a threshold 4" from the floor make this a window and not a sliding glass door? Thoughts? Thanks Tim Download Attachment: photo28.JPG 58.74 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I would bet that that house had a deck at one time at that door. Just a stupid design. As for the code, I would not worry about on this old of a house. I would just say that it is unsafe as a person could open the door and fall out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Thanks Scott, That is almost word for word how I reported it, I was just curious about the code thing. I looked and didnt find indications that a deck was there previously, but I agree that there must have been one (home is over 30 yrs old). Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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