Guidelines - City of Oklahoma City

Preservation Standards AND Guidelines August 1, 2012
3.5.28: Storm or screen doors not visible from the public right-of-way may have transparent glass
or screen portions that are less than 65% of the total exterior face area of the door.
Screen Doors
3.5.14: Preserve original historic screen doors. If these are removed to allow the installation of
storm doors, it is strongly encouraged that these be retained for possible future use.
3.5.15: A new wood screen door may be installed to replace an existing or historical wood screen
door in which case it shall match the design, detail, and finish of the existing or historical wood
screen door.
3.5.16: A new wood screen door may be installed where no wood screen door has previously existed.
3.5.17: A new wood screen door shall be compatible with the historic character of the building and
differentiated so as to not present a false historical appearance.
3.5.18: A new screen door shall maximize the view of the existing door, while not damaging or
obscuring the door and frame of the opening it is intended to protect.
3.5.19: The stiles and rails of a screen door shall be equal to or less than the width of the stiles and
rails of the existing door.
3.5.20: For an existing door with no discernible stiles or rails the screen area of a proposed screen
door shall be equal to or greater than 65% of the total exterior face area of the proposed screen
door.
3.5.21: A screen door may be removed to allow the installation of a storm door. It is strongly encouraged
that a historic screen door be retained for possible future reuse at the same location.
Storm Doors
3.5.14: Storm doors must have full glazed panels (clear glass) to maximize the view of the existing
door, while not damaging or obscuring the door and frame. Ensure storm doors have good weatherstripping.
3.5.22: A storm door shall maximize the view of the existing door, while not damaging or obscuring
the door or frame of the opening that it is intended to protect.
3.5.23: The stiles and rails of a storm door shall be equal to or less than the width of the stiles and
rails of the existing door.
3.5.24: For an existing door with no discernible stiles or rails the glass area of a proposed storm
door shall be equal to or greater than 65% of the total exterior face area of the proposed storm door.
3.5.25: The transparent area of a storm door may accommodate a glass panel or screen panel.
3.5.12: Installation of full-view storm doors are encouraged for improved energy efficiency while
maintaining view of the historic character-defining entrance door.
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