Egress Window Rules

Basement windows of denver by kruse construction installs code complaint egress windows that are all inspected by city building inspectors.

Egress window rules.

The minimum opening area of the egress window is 5 7 square feet. Minimum 20 inches of net clear width. The egress window must have a glass area of not less than 8 of the total floor area of room s for which it is servicing to allow the minimum amount of sufficient natural light. They take up little wall space for your bedroom.

If the basement does not have a bedroom and is over 220 square feet one egress window is required. Double hung or glider windows. These windows can certainly pass code but they have to be big. Egress laws for at least one window in these rooms require the following.

The window must open a minimum width of 20 inches the window must open a minimum height of 24 inches the clear opening must add up to 5 7 square feet. When these windows are. Opening width of at least 20 inches opening height of at least 24 inches bottom of the clear opening must be within 44. To meet irc standards egress openings must have.

Here are some tips about which window type may be best for you. Minimum 24 inches of net clear height opening. Building code currently requires egress windows be installed in each basement bedroom. The minimum egress window opening is 20 wide.

5 0 square feet allowed if located at grade floor or below. Minimum 5 7 square feet of net clear opening area. The minimum egress window opening height is 24 high.