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My bathroom has a double hung window in the shower area. What a pain! Anyways, we are looking to replace it and we are wondering if there is some kind of building code we need to be aware of when doing so or need to use a specific kind of glass etc. (BTW, we live in Southeastern Michigan.) Thanks for your time!!
Tammy, I am not aware of any special requirement for the window. It might be considered as a shower/bath enclosure, but I think this has to do with sliding doors and glass walls on showers.
For your own safety if the glass is at a height that you could bump into or fall into, I would use safety glazing. A simple fix for safety and privacy might be to use glass blocks or to do away with the window completely.
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Dan Griffin
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I can answer almost all questions related to the total construction process. My expertise is in commercial construction, though I can field most any residential question. I have hands on experience in concrete, heavy equipment, masonry, all phases of carpentry, interior finishes, and I am fairly strong in mechanical and electrical.
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