Bedroom escape — windows: code vs good practice

Code: 5.7 sq ft clear. Good practice: meet code.

Fall protection — windows: code vs good practice

Code: sill 72″. Good practice: meet code.

Code: safety within 24″. Good practice: meet code.

Code: safety <60″. Good practice: meet code.

Code: U-0.30 to U-0.50 by zone. Good practice: lower is better.

Code: lead-safe work. Good practice: meet code.

Fixtures · Chapter 17

Code: safety <60″. Good practice: meet code.

Code: U-0.30 to U-0.50 by zone. Good practice: lower is better.

Code: lead-safe work. Good practice: meet code.

Windows bring light, air and heat loss. Code covers escape size, safety glass, fall protection and energy; the rest is frame, glass and install.

IRC R310 escape openingsIRC R308.4 safety glazingIRC R312.2 fall protectionEnergy code + ENERGY STAR

17.1

A window is a frame, sash, glass and hardware set into a wall opening that must shed water. Most window problems are install problems.

A great window installed badly leaks.

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