egress windows
Emergency basement exits
Egress windows are windows large enough for a person to climb through in an emergency, required by building codes in bedrooms and basements.
The term comes from egress meaning exit or way out.
Code specifications dictate minimum dimensions—typically 24 inches high by 20 inches wide—and maximum sill height from the floor: The inspector noted the basement bedroom needed an egress window before the renovation could pass.
- basementSubterranean building level
- finished basementCompleted lower-level living area
- escapeFlight from captivity
- escape routePlanned exit path
- emergency exitUrgent departure route
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