So for all these reasons the international residential code irc and residential edition of the florida building code fbc r302 5 have safety standards for a door that separates the garage from the house interior.
Florida front door code.
In south florida it is the norm for all exterior doors to swing outward.
Minimum clear height minimum clear width and minimum opening area.
And have either metro dade product approval or florida product approval with additional approval for high.
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The florida building code is divided into eight major sections.
If you are planning to replace a door or window you must first comply with the existing building section.
It also covers the size.
There are exceptions but these doors must not only pass a forced entry test but also a water infiltration test.
The florida building code for emergency escape and rescue openings for size.
The sections that apply to the replacement of a door or window are building residential existing building and energy.
The requirements to receive.
This chapter provides guidelines on door height and width based on the function of the structure.
For replacement windows the florida building code existing allows a maximum of 5 reduction in the clear opening dimensions of replacement doors and windows.