(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to openings into dwelling units within apartment houses of Group R2 and Group R3 occupancies as defined in the International Building Code and one- and two-family dwelling units and town houses as defined in the International Residential Code and to openings between attached garages and dwelling units. Except for vehicular access, door openings in enclosed attached garages shall be in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) Exceptions.
(1) An opening in an exterior wall when all portions of the openings are more than 12 feet vertically or 6 feet horizontally from an accessible surface of any adjoining yard court, passageway, public way, walk, breezeway, patio, planter, porch or similar area.
(2) An opening in an exterior wall when all portions of the openings are more than 12 feet vertically or 6 feet horizontally from the surface of any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair, tread, platform, or similar structure or when any portion of the surface is itself more than 12 feet above an accessible surface.
(3) Any opening in a roof when all portions of the roof are more than 12 feet above an accessible surface.
(4) Openings when the smaller dimension is 6 inches or less, provided that the closest edge of the opening is at least 36 inches from the locking device of the door or window assembly.
(1992 Code, § 11-60) (Ord. 23-03, passed 3-3-2003; Ord. 31-19, passed 3-19-2019)