Minimum height for window

[Peter C. Russell]

Originally Posted by pdoane

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[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by jking2

It would help more if clearly written. What is "The maximum height difference between the finished grade, either above or below the window sill is 44"." supposed to mean?

Jim King

I'm thinking window well.

[whandley]

Originally Posted by homebild

Ohio Residential Code is still the IRC 2003.

There is NO height restrictions on window sills under the IRC 2003.... Ohio's current code.

Period.

What you cited is not a code violation nor any problem in Ohio whatsoever..

Do you mean to say, the 2003 IRC does not have emergency fire egress window sill height limitations with regard to bedroom and or sleeping areas?

[whandley]

2003 IRC

1026.2 Minimum size. Emergency escape and rescue openings
shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet
(0.53 m2).

Exception:

The minimum net clear opening for emergency
escape and rescue grade-floor openings shall be 5 square
feet (0.46 m2).

1026.2.1 Minimum dimensions. The minimum net clear
opening height dimension shall be 24 inches (610 mm). The
minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be 20
inches (508 mm). The net clear opening dimensions shall be
the result of normal operation of the opening.

1026.3 Maximum height from floor.

Emergency escape and
rescue openings shall have the bottom of the clear opening not
greater than 44 inches (1118 mm) measured from the floor.