I'm working on a residential project with a deep footprint, so not all of the bedrooms have windows. They do have sliding doors (not glass) and when the doors are open there is a view to the outdoors through the living room. With normal swinging doors I know you can't count a view through it unless it's glass, but does anyone know if there is a different case for sliding doors? These windowless bedrooms are only in 1BR units, so I feel like the doors will be open most of the time besides when the occupant is sleeping.
Thanks!
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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September 3, 2011 - 8:16 am
Lauren, to quote the credit language, "The line of sight may be drawn through interior glazing." I would say that means your glass doors are okay.
Jill Perry, PE
ConsultantJill Perry, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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December 20, 2011 - 11:35 am
Lauren,
I would say, unfortunately, that they would be counted the same was as swinging doors. There are a lot of cases where swinging doors will be left open most of the time too. I guess the point of this is not to limit the occupant from their views by their decision to have their doors closed.