Tag Archive for ‘egress’
Egress Windows Swinging In – Acceptable in Building Code
The International Building and Residential Codes do not specify that egress windows have to swing out. The codes only specify the opening size and location required for the window. In fact, with the European tilt and turn window, they only open in.
I received this question from a reader of the blog, if you have any, [...]
Common Egress Window Sizes and Operation
I recently posted an article on the rules behind egress windows. I realize that knowing the rules doesn’t necessarily mean that you know the most common window sizes for each different window operation. So here are the basics and some links to the Anderson Window catalog as a guide:
Casement windows are minimally 2′-4″ wide by [...]
Egress Windows and Emergency Escape
The International Residential Code spells out a number of code requirements for egress windows and emergency escape in houses and other residential buildings.
First, you’re required to have at least one egress window or door in a basement and in every bedroom. If you have one in a bedroom in the basement then you don’t have [...]
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