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R310.3.2 Bulkhead Enclosures

Los Angeles Residential Code > 3 Building Planning > R310 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings > R310.3 Emergency Escape and Rescue Doors > R310.3.2 Bulkhead Enclosures
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Bulkhead enclosures shall provide direct access from the basement. The bulkhead enclosure shall provide the minimum net clear opening equal to the door in the fully open position.

R310.3.2.1 Drainage

Bulkhead enclosures shall be designed for proper drainage by connecting to the building's foundation drainage system required by Section R405.1 or by an approved alternative method.

Exception: A drainage system for bulkhead enclosures is not required where the foundation is on well-drained soil or sand-gravel mixture soils in accordance with the United Soil Classification System, Group I Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1.

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