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1204.2.2 Exterior Openings
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Exterior openings required by Section 1204.2 for natural light shall open directly onto a public way, yard or court, as set forth in Section 1205.
Exceptions:
Required exterior openings are permitted to open into a roofed porch where the porch meets all of the following criteria:
- 1.1. Abuts a public way, yard or court.
- 1.2. Has a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm).
- 1.3. Has a longer side at least 65 percent open and unobstructed.
- Skylights are not required to open directly onto a public way, yard or court.
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