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NC-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Views

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I would like to know if there is a maximum obstruction height of views for option 1. In the case in my project, if it is an office building, with a central atrium and in that atrium, we would have a window-sill of masonry and just above a frame of transparent glass. I would like to know if there is a height limit for this window-silll which is not considered obstruction for v4.

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Thu, 08/17/2017 - 13:29

If its an atrium open to the outside, the limit on the sill would be within cone of vision. The 42 line has been softened but its still a good guide to providing views to occupants sitting. If the bottom of the glazing is within 90" of the floor you should be ok. I have documented a few spaces with this argument.

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