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1030.2 Minimum Size

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 10 Means of Egress > 1030 Emergency Escape and Rescue > 1030.2 Minimum Size
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Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet (0.53 m2).
Exception: The minimum net clear opening for grade-floor emergency escape and rescue openings shall be 5 square feet (0.46 m2).

1030.2.1 Minimum Dimensions

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The minimum net clear opening height dimension shall be 24 inches (610 mm). The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be 20 inches (508 mm). The net clear opening dimensions shall be the result of normal operation of the opening.

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