Egress Window Regulations Minnesota

Minimum 24 inches of net clear height opening.

Egress window regulations minnesota.

Emergency escape windows are not required for the following conditions. Window wells serving an egress window shall not be less than 9 square feet in area with a horizontal length width of no less than 36 inches. Be a minimum of 36 inches wide and give access to an area that is a minimum of nine square feet with window fully open have a minimum 6 inch drop from the window sill to the ground include a ladder if the well is more than 44 inches deep. The minimum egress window opening height is 24 high.

For the latest service updates visit our dps response to covid 19 page. Thirty inches 762 mm where the aisledoes not serve more than 14 seats. Manufactured home model rules and regulations and uniform administrative procedures of the industrialized building code commission. Dps is continuing to operate with many staff members working remotely to ensure social distancing.

R310 5 emergency escape windows under decks and porches. In response to the covid 19 pandemic the minnesota department of public safety dps has adjusted or limited some services. If the room has a door that leads directly to the exterior of the building. 1104 26 1 escape windows not required.

The window well must. Minimum 20 inches of net clear width opening. Measured from finish floor to clear opening. Openable area not less than 5 7 square feet 820 square inches.

Effective dates for egress emergency escape and rescue openings. Sill height not more than 44 inches above floor minimum dimensions of 36 inches. Frequently used statutes minnesota building code statutes. Thirty six inches 914 mm for level or ramped aisleshaving seating on only one side.

Maximum 44 inches to window sill measured from finished floor. Windows in rooms used for foster care or day care licensed or registered by the state of minnesota shall comply with the provisions of section r310 2 5 or all of the following conditions whichever is more restrictive. The minimum egress window opening is 20 wide. Section r310 all sleeping rooms shall have at least one egress window see illustration meeting all these requirements.

Exception thirty inches 762 mm where the aisledoes not serve more than 14 seats. The minimum opening area of the egress window is 5 7 square feet. Thirty six inches 914 mm where the aisleserves less than 50 seats. Minimum of 20 inches in clear opening width.

In dwellings and structures constructed prior to july 1 1972 provided they are not licensed by minnesota or used for transient lodging.