Exterior Door Landing Code Australia
Title 24 part 2 section 2 3303 i 1 and i 2 exception.
Exterior door landing code australia. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door. Step down on the interior and up to two steps down to the landing on the exterior regardless of which way the door swings it can only swing over one step. This allowance provides some design flexibility. The width of each landing shall be not less than the door served.
G4 3 a in alpine areas an exit door must swing inwards as snow build up could prevent a door from swinging away from the building. For all non egress exterior doors the 2003 code update allows a 7 3 4 in. For further details on the residential energy efficiency tax credit visit the irs website. Therma tru recommends that consumers consult their tax advisors and review irs guidance prior to purchasing any door product.
Where exterior landings or floors serving the required egress door are not at grade they shall be provided with access to grade by means of a ramp in. Every landing shall have a dimension of not less than 36 inches 914 mm measured in the direction of travel. The slope at exterior landings shall not exceed 1 4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal 2 percent. From the irc 2003 code.
R311 3 floors and landings at exterior doors there shall be a landing or floor on each side of. Where a door opens over a landing the landing shall be at least as wide as the door and at least 5 feet long. This handout is intended to provide only general information contact the building and safety division for any questions or additional information. Discover inspired entry and patio doors from the brand professionals use most.
Part h3 farm buildings and farm sheds have very low occupancy and are therefore provided with a concession from d2 20 b. This chapter provides guidelines on door height and width based on the function of the structure. There shall be a landing or floor on each side of each exterior door. The landing or floor on the exterior side shall be not more than 7 3 4 inches 196 mm below the top of the threshold provided the door does not swing over the landing or floor.
Code requirements for exterior doors are covered in chapter 10 of the ibc. Where a stairway of two or fewer risers is located on the. 311 4 3 landings at doors.