Basement Window Egress Requirements: What You Need to Know Before Replacing

[Music] by law windows in any room that can be used as a bedroom must meet window size opening requirements so that they can be used as an exit in the event of an emergency if you are changing windows on the basement there is a good chance your windows will have to meet the fire code requirements in order to meet the egress requirements the interior dimensions of the frame should be no less than 15 inches in length with a minimum total square footage three point eight square feet remember that these dimensions must be met in the operable part of the window so the actual window has to be bigger than those dimensions where applicable window weld outside basement windows must provide a minimum of thirty inches clearance space as well you may have to also look into expanding the window in order to meet the egress requirement in most cases this will require cutting into the concrete now while not all window companies will cut concrete a good project consultant should be able to suggest to local concrete cutters and give you a general ideas of what that surface will cost keep in mind any changes to the structure of your home should be accompanied by a permit from the city you should have pain any necessary permits before any work is started at home finally it's also important to remember that not all window styles can be used as a fire escape awning windows for example cannot open past 45 degrees therefore they don't meet the fire code requirements [Music]

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Length: 1min 35sec (95 seconds)

Published: Mon Jun 26 2017