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// CODE SNIPPET

1203.4.5 Insect Screens in Group R Occupancies

2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 12 Interior Environment > 1203 Ventilation > 1203.4 Natural Ventilation > 1203.4.5 Insect Screens in Group R Occupancies
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Every door, window and other outside opening required for natural ventilation purposes which serves a structure classified as a residential group shall be supplied with approved tightly fitted screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device.

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1203.4.5 Interior Environment, Insect Screens in Group R Occupancies
shall be supplied with approved tightly fitted screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every screen door used for insect ...
2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 12 Interior Environment > 1203 Ventilation > 1203.4 Natural Ventilation > 1203.4.5 Insect Screens in Group R Occupancies
304.14 General Requirements, Insect Screens
for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means ...
2012 Virginia Maintenance Code (USBC, Part III) > 3 General Requirements > 304 Exterior Structure > 304.14 Insect Screens
R303.10 Building Planning, Insect Screens
than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device ...
2012 Virginia Residential Code > 3 Building Planning > R303 Light, Ventilation and Heating > R303.10 Insect Screens
2405.3 Glass and Glazing, Screening
of the greenhouse at the ridge does not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) above grade. Screens shall not be required within individual dwelling units in Groups R ...
2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 24 Glass and Glazing > 2405 Sloped Glazing and Skylights > 2405.3 Screening
1015.5 Means of Egress, Screen Porches
Porches and decks that are enclosed with insect screening shall be provided with guards where the walking surface is located more than 30 inches ...
2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 10 Means of Egress > 1015 Guards > 1015.5 Screen Porches
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