Sliding window
opening
Preview at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale
About
Horizontally sliding window with two panels — wide opening, low profile. Mid-line double-tick marks the slide-overlap location.
Specifications
| Default size | 4' wide × 0.5' deep × 3' high |
|---|---|
| Elevation off floor | 3' |
| Drafting standard | AGS §Window Types — Slider |
| 3D-ready | Yes |
Variants
- Standard 4'×3' 4' × 0.5'
- Wide 6'×3' 6' × 0.5'
Interaction in plans
- Hover for tooltip
- Click for details
- Drag to relocate
- Swap to another symbol
- Rotate (0/90/180/270)
Swappable with: Window, Double-hung window, Fixed (picture) window.
Codes & best practices
TypicalTypically applies
IRC R303.1 · ICC
Habitable rooms must have aggregate glazing area of not less than 8% of the floor area, with at least half of that area operable for ventila…
Context-dependent
In bedroom rooms
Egress window net opening dimensionsIRC R310.2 · ICC
Emergency escape and rescue openings must have a net clear opening of not less than 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft at grade-floor openings), with mini…
In bedroom rooms
Bedroom egress windowLS-EGRESS-01 · ICC
Every bedroom must have at least one operable egress window with a net clear opening of at least 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft at grade), minimum ope…
In master bedroom rooms
Egress window net opening dimensionsIRC R310.2 · ICC
Emergency escape and rescue openings must have a net clear opening of not less than 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft at grade-floor openings), with mini…
In master bedroom rooms
Bedroom egress windowLS-EGRESS-01 · ICC
Every bedroom must have at least one operable egress window with a net clear opening of at least 5.7 sq ft (5.0 sq ft at grade), minimum ope…