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Requirements for sliding glass doors in florida.
The florida building code 5 th edition 2014 went into effect on tuesday june 30 2015.
3280 403 requirements for windows sliding glass doors and skylights.
Out with the old you will receive a complete needs based assessment of your windows and doors.
If you install impact protection shutters on your replacement door and window it must have an approval number from the state of florida and an evaluation report from the manufacturer.
All replacement windows and doors must comply with the minimum 130 miles per hour wind speed resistance specification.
While the majority of the code is currently being enforced some questions exist surrounding the enforcement of new energy requirements with regard to replacement windows and doors and the 30 rule.
Hazardous windows include glass set into swinging doors fixed or sliding door panels storm doors unframed swinging doors or interior doors and enclosures for baths showers saunas and other bathing facilities.
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And alterations comply with the requirements of this code for a building of like area height and occupancy.
The replacement of garage doors exterior doors skylights operative and inoperative windows shall be designed and constructed in accordance with chapter 16 of the new code.
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Glazed opening protection for wind borne debris shall meet the requirements of astm e 1886 and astm e 1996 ansi dasma 115 for garage doors and rolling doors tas 201 202 and 203 or aama 506.
Glazed openings located within 30 feet 9 144mm of grade shall meet the requirements of the large missile test.
When repairs and alterations amounting to.
The florida building code imposes additional requirements on windows placed in hazardous locations.
This section establishes the requirements for prime windows and sliding glass doors except that windows used in an entry door are components of the door and are excluded from these requirements.