HomeMy WebLinkAboutFile Documents.800 W Smuggler St.0328.2017 (6).ARBKEscape or rescue windows shall have a minimum net clear opening area of 5.7 square feet
* The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20”
* The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24”
* Finished sill height shall not be more than 44” above finished floor
* Egress shall be operable from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools
In accordance with the UBC egress requirements in standard application (6’10” header height)
Egress Information on Windows manufactured in Red Bluff, California:
Clear opening HEIGHT deducts on Standard, Aspen, Aspen 2 and Sedona Casements are:
Standard Casement Net frame - 4 3/16” = Clear Opening Height
Aspen Casement Net frame - 4 11/16” = Clear Opening Height
Aspen 2 Casement Net frame - 5 15/16” = Clear Opening Height
Sedona Casement Net frame - 3 ½” = Clear Opening Height
Clear opening WIDTH deducts for hinge types on Standard and Aspen Casements:
Piano Hinge Net frame - 4” = Clear Opening Width
Butt Hinge Net frame - 4 ½” = Clear Opening Width
HC1412 Hinge Net frame - 6” = Clear Opening Width
Standard Hinge Net frame - 9 ½” = Clear Opening Width
Clear opening WIDTH deducts for hinge types on Aspen 2 Casements:
Piano Hinge Net frame - 4 15/16” = Clear Opening Width
Butt Hinge Net frame - 5 3/8” = Clear Opening Width
HC1412 Hinge Net frame - 6” = Clear Opening Width
Standard and High Net frame – 10 5/8” = Clear Opening Width
Performance Hinge
Genius screens affect clear opening on casements. Consult your sales support for egress calculations.
Sedona Casements come with Anderberg 4-bar stainless steel friction hinges and open to approximately
52 degrees. There is a 90 degree hinge available. Radius Sedona casements have limited opening and
will not meet egress clear opening requirements.
90-Degree Hinge Net frame - 5” = Clear Opening Width
Carmel Double Hung deducts for clear opening for bottom sash:
Net frame - 3 3/8” = Clear Opening Width
(Net frame - 9 ¾”) / 2 = Clear Opening Height
Horizontal Slider deducts for clear opening:
(Net frame - 4 ¾”) / 2 = Clear Opening Width
Net frame - 3 ¾” = Clear Opening Height
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