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Apart from the minimum net clear opening area, an emergency escape and rescue window must also provide what MINIMUM net clear opening width and height?
a.24 inches wide and 20 inches high
b.20 inches wide and 24 inches high
c.30 inches wide and 30 inches high
d.16 inches wide and 16 inches high
Explanation
Beyond the area requirement, the opening must be at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches high so a person and rescuer can pass. Reversing the dimensions to 24 wide by 20 high, or using 30 or 16 inches, does not match the code's separate minimum width and height limits.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Residential Code §R310.2.1Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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