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An emergency escape and rescue window must provide a minimum net clear opening height of 24 inches and a minimum net clear opening width of what dimension?
a.20 inches
b.24 inches
c.30 inches
d.34 inches
Explanation
Escape and rescue openings require a minimum net clear width of 20 inches and a minimum net clear height of 24 inches, while still meeting the total area requirement. 24, 30, and 34 inches exceed the minimum width; the code floor for width is 20 inches.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Residential Code §R310.2.1Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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