# Writing Assignment #3 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®) Exam Study Course

**URL:** <https://forum.nachi.org/t/writing-assignment-3-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/269868>\
**Category:** Misc. Discussion\
**Created:** [August 12, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/writing-assignment-3-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/269868 "2026-08-12T05:01:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![rmatagi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmatagi/32/238498_2.png) [@rmatagi](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmatagi)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/writing-assignment-3-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/269868/1 "2026-08-12T05:01:10Z")

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Continuing the discussion from [Student Discussion: The 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®) Exam Study Course](https://forum.nachi.org/t/student-discussion-the-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/233710):Emergency escape and rescue openings are required in every sleeping room and in basements with habitable space, providing an alternate way out during a fire when the main exit is blocked. The opening must have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 sq ft (5 sq ft for grade-floor openings), a minimum clear height of 24 inches, minimum clear width of 20 inches, and a maximum sill height of 44 inches above the floor. The opening must also be operational from the inside without keys, tools, or special knowledge.

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**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/writing-assignment-3-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/269868/2 "2026-08-12T15:33:41Z")

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**Note:** You are posting these in the WRONG MB Section!

ALL Student Topics belong in the **Dedicated Student Discussion** threads here…

 ![IET](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/c/2/5/c25c39b3606c13e3f0571eeeabddd5f1c6ed9157.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![rmatagi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmatagi/32/238498_2.png) [@rmatagi](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmatagi)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/writing-assignment-3-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/269868/3 "2026-08-12T17:15:23Z")

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Thank you Bro, apologies, it’s been a little difficult trying to figure out how and where to post it, the link from the class just directs us to the beginning of the section, still trying to learn how to leave my writing assignments. Thank you again. God bless and have a great rest of your day bro!!

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**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/writing-assignment-3-2021-international-residential-code-irc-exam-study-course/269868/4 "2026-08-12T17:45:07Z")

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> [@rmatagi](#):
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> it’s been a little difficult trying to figure out how and where to post it, the link from the class just directs us to the beginning of the section, still trying to learn how to leave my writing assignments.

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