Richard Moore Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Had these casement windows in a 2007 townhouse today. Image Insert: 83.21 KB Image Insert: 99.88 KB Height to sill and opening about 13" and almost a 20' drop to concrete outside. No tempered glass (not required because each was less than 9 sq ft). I could easily see a child running around the room and crashing through the screens and the open windows. the 2006 IRC has a new segment in R613.2... Window sills: In dwelling units, where the opening of an operable window is located more than 72" above the finished grade or surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening shall be a minimum of 24" above the finished floor of the room in which the window is located. etc... (my bold) Frankly, I was a bit surprised to find that requirement only started in the 2006 version. I also can't find anything about a guard rail required in this situation (????). This is not a big deal for my client as he's a single adult, but I'm tossing in a "Safety Concern" anyway. Don't ask me how you would open the hinged screens to operate the windows with a rail in place. It's not my stupid design! Other than common sense, is there any "official" requirement for guard rails for low-silled, opening windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Definitely an issue to be called out, even if the home is 100 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Richard, the state of Georgia deleted that section before it ever hit the bookshelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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