According to section 604 1 of the florida building code 2007 existing building section if you replace a door or window from a residential dwelling you can only reduce the existing clear opening dimensions by a maximum of 5 percent.
Front door florida code.
For metal doors see note 1 notes.
In south florida it is the norm for all exterior doors to swing outward.
Steel front doors are stronger and more energy efficient but are limited on design styles.
This chapter provides guidelines on door height and width based on the function of the structure.
Tensile test per astm e 8 93.
The florida building code for emergency escape and rescue openings for size.
For replacement windows the florida building code existing allows a maximum of 5 reduction in the clear opening dimensions of replacement doors and windows.
Tensile test 3 specimens taken from tested door panel samples.
Instead contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
It is also code that these doors swing outward.
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For other doors in accordance with chapter 17 of the fbc.
There are exceptions but these doors must not only pass a forced entry test but also a water infiltration test.
Minimum clear height minimum clear width and minimum opening area.
Must provide the department with an email address if they have one.
Code requirements for exterior doors are covered in chapter 10 of the ibc.
Pursuant to section 455 275 1 florida statutes effective october 1 2012 licensees licensed under chapter 455 f s.
It also covers the size.
Force entry resistance test for sliding glass doors per astm f 842 83 grade 10 or aama 1303 5.
And have either metro dade product approval or florida product approval with additional approval for high.