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Egress Window

Name: jim sander  City:

Question: what is the starand size of egress windows

Name: Mark | Date: November 15, 2004, 16:12
Answer: It really depends on the code in your area. I would suggest you speak with the local Building Inspector for your town/city and check with him/her. In addition to the standard size, there will also be a specific height from the floor. Good luck!

Name: Sash and Door | Date: November 20, 2004, 13:22
Answer: Depends on local building code.

Name: Jim Barrett, Barrett Concrete | Date: December 26, 2004, 13:15
Answer: Code requires 5.7 square feet of open area when the window is opened, with a minimum 21" width clearance. For casement windows a 30 x 42 Visions 2000 with egress hardware complies with code. Also an Anderson CW 135 or CW 14. If you want a slider, you need to get to a 4' x 4' (or slightly larger with some manufacturers). For a single hung you need a window almost the size of a door (well not quite, but they are very large. When you install the window you have to make sure that where you can place a level through the window, that the distance to the floor is not over 44".