2nd floor sliding glass windows

[Tim H]

This photo shows a second floor sliding glass window. I called out the fact that there is no balcony or guard installed. I believe this to be a common sense safety issue, but I am looking for an opinion as to whether or not this violates IRC 312.01 which requires a guardrail for any 'walkoff >30" above floor or grade". Does a threshold 4" from the floor make this a window and not a sliding glass door? Thoughts?

Thanks

Tim

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[Scottpat]

I would bet that that house had a deck at one time at that door. Just a stupid design. As for the code, I would not worry about on this old of a house. I would just say that it is unsafe as a person could open the door and fall out.

[Tim H]

Thanks Scott,

That is almost word for word how I reported it, I was just curious about the code thing. I looked and didnt find indications that a deck was there previously, but I agree that there must have been one (home is over 30 yrs old).

Thanks again