Originally Posted By: Chris Lehman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I am aware of the IRC requirements for tempered windows 24" from the hinge side of a door. Suppose you have a window that is 25 1/2" from a door and the door is a 30" door. I have been given 2 different interpretations for this situation. Please give me some advice. Thanks
Originally Posted By: Larry L Leesch This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Chris, while I don’t have my IRC book with me, I believe you will find that it states that the glass is to be tempered if it is within 24" of the swing of the door. Whatever the size of the door, add 24" to the swing and if the window is in that arch, it has to be tempered.
Originally Posted By: dbroad This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just went throught this. Its within 24 inch of door. Doesnt matter how it swings. Window within 18" of floor. Within 5’ of stairs or landing’ Any pain over 9 sq. feet total. At shower,tub,spa,sauna, ext. if windows lower edge is within 60 inches of standing area. Uniform Building Codes Volume 1, Page 258, paragraph 5…
Originally Posted By: bking This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
safety glazing , is not a required inspection as per NACHI or ASHI sop’s
Any of the individual states require it?
If you have ever inspected for this, you should always continue to do so for every client and every location to protect yourself from future liability.
Originally Posted By: ekartal This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Bruce,
Has nothing to do with any SOP’s. I believe it is a code requirement everywhere. SOP/codes shouldn’t matter in our decision to write it up, it’s a big safety hazard.
