Transom window
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Preview at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale
About
Narrow window above a door or another window. Drawn at half-depth with a dashed center glazing line to signal the narrow proportion. Common above front doors.
Specifications
| Default size | 3' wide × 0.4' deep × 1.5' high |
|---|---|
| Elevation off floor | 7' |
| Drafting standard | AGS §Transom Windows |
| 3D-ready | Yes |
Variants
- Above 3' door 3' × 0.4'
- Above 6' door 6' × 0.4'
Interaction in plans
- Hover for tooltip
- Click for details
- Drag to relocate
- Swap to another symbol
- Rotate (0/90/180/270)
Swappable with: Window, Fixed (picture) window.
Codes & best practices
TypicalTypically applies
Natural light in habitable rooms
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…