At what sill height are windows next to, or within 3 feet, of stairs and ramps required to be safety glass?

B) 24 Inches

C) 36 Inches

D) 40 Inches
E) 44 Inches

Answer:

C) 36

? = 36 inches

2015 IRC

R308.4.6 Glazing adjacent to stairs and ramps.

Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways, landings between flights of stairs and ramps shall be considered to be a hazardous location.

Exceptions:

1. Where a rail is installed on the accessible side(s) of the glazing 34 to 38 inches (864 to 965 mm) above the walking surface. The rail shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal load of 50 pounds per linear foot (730 N/m) without contacting the glass and have a cross-sectional height of not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).

2. Glazing 36 inches (914 mm) or more measured horizontally from the walking surface.