Egress Window - Egress Window Well
HandyManny Custom Window Well Covers & Egress Windows
Window - 31 in. x 47 in. Right-Hand Inswing / Tilt Casement in Vinyl Window - White
- Tilt turn windows are the perfect choice for commercial and residential applications.
- Dual-pane insulated glass.
- Includes an insect screen.
- Tilt turn windows combine durability, beauty, and easy operation.
- Easy to clean and maintain and also provide additional ventilation and security.
- Manufactured with high-quality materials which won't rust, deform or require regular maintenance as wood.
Window Well - 50 in. W x 36 in. D x 60 in. H White Steel Egress Window Well
- Constructed from 18-gauge, galvanized steel for durability with ribbed design for added strength.
- A square shape with rounded corners allows maximum egress access.
5' White 4-Rung Egress Escape Ladder
- Designed to assist people in an emergency escape or egress.
- Hangs in the back of the Window Well and is required in area wells that are deeper than 44" per IRC 2003
- "Sure-step" rungs provide slip-resistant use
Clear Sloped Custom Window Well Cover
- Sloped window well covers are designed to drift away rainwater and snow.
- Made of Ge Lexan Clear & Frosted*
- Anodized Aluminum Metal Parts-Will not Rust.
- Come With A Lifetime Guarantee.
- Supports up to 800Lbs.
- Frosted* Covers Allow In Over 98% Of Light. Clear Covers Allow In 100% Of Light. *Chicago Only
Egress Window
An egress window looks just like a regular large window but opens fully to allow a building’s inhabitants to escape in the event of an emergency, such as a house fire. Egress windows are required in all finished basements before they can be legally converted into a living space. And the dimensions of egress windows must comply with International Residential Code (IRC) requirements and local building codes.
Basement Windows in Older Homes May Be Too Small
Homeowners at that time used their basements for utility space, laundry, and storage. Depending on its age, your home may have been built before up-to-date egress window requirements, or it may have windows with a smaller opening.
Requirements for Egress Windows in Basements
Building codes mandate the size of basement windows. This allows for a quick exit in an emergency. According to the International Residential Code, basement windows must have:
An opening width of at least 20 inches.
An opening height of at least 24 inches.
A net clear opening of at least 821 square inches—or 5.7 square feet.
A sill no more than 44 inches off the floor.
Not sure if your existing basement windows meet today’s requirements? All you need is a tape measure. Open the window as wide as possible. Measure the width and height of the opening. Multiply the width by the height. Is your measurement equivalent to the required 821 square inches—or 5.7 square feet? If not, you will need to have larger windows installed to meet requirements.
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