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R312.2.1 Window Sills

Residential Code 2015 of Utah > 3 Building Planning > R312 Guards and Window Fall Protection > R312.2 Window Fall Protection > R312.2.1 Window Sills

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In dwelling units, where the top of the sill of an operable window opening is located less than 24 inches (610 mm) above the finished floor and greater than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below on the exterior of the building, the operable window shall comply with one of the following:

1. Operable windows with openings that will not allow a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere to pass through the opening where the opening is in its largest opened position.

2. Operable windows that are provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2090.

3. Operable windows that are provided with window opening control devices that comply with Section R312.2.2.

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