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Egress Summary

Summary
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings

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​Every sleeping room shall have at least 1 emergency escape and rescue opening.
Windows: sill height of window above floor will not to exceed 44”
Minimum opening area: ≥ 5.7 square feet
Minimum opening height: ≥ 24 inches
Minimum opening width: ≥ 20 inches
Window Well horizontal dimensions: ≥ 9 square feet
Window Well horizontal projection: ≥ 36 inches
Ladders: Required on window wells deeper than 44 inches. Must be permanently affixed to the well. Inside width of ladder or rungs ≥ 12 inches & must project at least 3 inches from the wall, but no more than 6 inches. The ladder or rungs cannot be spaced more than 18 inches vertically apart.
Grates: Shall be removable from the inside of the well without any special tools
 
Please note that the description above is a brief summary of the Egress Qualifications and is not all inclusive or intended to be used a substitute for the official International Residential Code™ (IRC 2015).


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  • Home
  • About Monarch
    • Company News and Updates
    • Monarch Named to Top Workplaces in Iowa
  • Products
    • Window Wells >
      • Fiberglass Area Wells Quarry View
      • Steel Window Wells >
        • Stif Back II ®
        • Deluxe Straight
        • Economy Round & Economy Straight
    • Windows >
      • Premier Vinyl® Slider
      • Premier Vinyl® Hopper
      • Steel Frames >
        • Steel Picture Window Frame
        • Steel Bucko Frame
        • Knock Down (KD) Frame
      • Vinyl Pro™ >
        • Vinyl Pro 4™Slider
        • Vinyl Pro 4™ Midwest Series
        • Vinyl Pro 4™ Pour Molds
      • Casement Window
      • Replacement Parts
    • Covers >
      • Thermal Hinge Cover
      • EZ Thermal Cover™
      • Steel Grate
      • Poly Cover
    • Accessories >
      • Ladders
      • Foundation Vents >
        • Premier Vinyl ® Vent
        • Steel Vent
      • Access Door
    • In-Ground Trampoline Ring
  • Users
    • Foundation Contractors
    • Distributors
    • Builders
    • Damp Proofer / Waterproofer
    • Remodelers
    • Homeowners
  • Resources
    • Technical Documents
    • How-to Videos
  • Egress Code
    • Egress Summary
  • Careers
  • Contact Us