Roof Door
Roof Door
(OP)
I'm designing a new 3-0x7-0 personnel door in an existing exterior wall to go out onto a flat roof off of a second level hallway. The balanced snow depth here is 14 inches. The drift from the upper roof would make the total snow depth at the door 38 inches. I'm concerned that this door is going to leak due to the snow depth. Anyone had experience with this condition?






RE: Roof Door
But more to your question. Is there clearance to step up to the door and then step back down onto the roof?
RE: Roof Door
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RE: Roof Door
The door should be 'waterproof" the same way a double-hung conventional window in the same location is "water-proofed".
Do not expect a "Code" to address every design issue.
Use your judgement and do NOT want a "Code" to tell you how to design every situation.