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NC-v4 EQc5:Thermal comfort

Minimum opening to be classified as an operable window?

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Leanne Conrad
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Due to building occupant requirements, the opening on the operable window has to be limited to prevent escaping/jumping. Is there a minimum requirement for window opening area to be classified as a thermal comfort control? Note that adding safety wire or security bars to the exterior is not an option. 

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Fri, 12/20/2019 - 18:11

There is not a minimum requirement defined. As long as the opening area is sufficient to allow for air transfer to affect thermal comfort, the intent of the credit would be satisfied.

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