How much lower can the landing for the front entry of a dwelling be below the door's threshold?
The floor or landing at the exit door shall not be more than 1.5 inches lower than the top of the threshold. (2009 IRC Code, Section R311.4.3)

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4. How much lower can the landing for the front entry of a dwelling be below the door's threshold?
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