{"id":138,"date":"2021-08-25T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2021-09-20T10:42:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T14:42:57","slug":"what-are-egress-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/what-are-egress-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Egress Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve recently finished the\nbasement in your home, congratulations! Having a finished basement can greatly\nadd to the available space and value of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you probably learned a little\nabout building codes and heard about egress windows along the way, and now you\nhave plenty of questions about these unique windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>What are egress windows?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Why do or don&#8217;t you need them<\/em><\/li><li><em>What are the current egress window requirements?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We have the answers to all your most\npressing questions! Read on to learn everything you need to know about getting\nnew egress windows!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is\nthe Purpose of Egress Windows?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a basement or attic is built\nunfinished, then it has different building codes to meet. As people won&#8217;t be\nliving in the basement, the safety requirements are different. While there\nmight be basement windows for ventilation, the basement windows don&#8217;t need to\nact as the means of an emergency exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But finished basements that function as\nbedrooms or family rooms will need to have an exit if there is a fire. The\nsmaller window size common in an unfinished basement may not meet the safety\ncodes necessary for your home. International residential code <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iccsafe.org\/cs\/codes\/Documents\/2007-08cycle\/FAA\/IBC-E1-E85.pdf\">dictates<\/a>\nthat because of the danger of a house fire, having a means of escape is\nessential to safety at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, egress windows meet these\nrequirements. Egress windows have a minimum dimension that provides a secondary\nexit large enough to satisfy the international building code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nare the Requirements of an Egress Window?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Window\nRequirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your local codes,\nrequirements may differ. But to get a general sense, these are the egress\nrequirements according to the International Residential Code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The unobstructed opening width\nof at least 20 inches.<\/li><li>An opening height of at least\n24 inches.<\/li><li>A minimum net clear opening of\nat least 821 square inches\u2014or 5.7 sq ft.<\/li><li>Maximum sill height above the\nfloor of 44 in<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Net clear opening refers to the space\nthat exists when the window is open. This refers to the actual free and clear\nspace for a person to move through, also known as the actual opening available\nto people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum clear opening must be met to\nyour local building codes &#8211; and the larger, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Windows\nBelow Ground Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture1.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not have the wall space for\nbasement egress windows if your basement is completely underground. But you\nstill need the requisite egress window! Luckily, there is a fix that keeps your\nbasement underground while still meeting code and keeping the basement a\nhabitable space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your basement egress window\ninstalled, you will need a window well. Window wells allow for a crawl space\nfrom the basement egress windows to the ground outside. A window well must be\nat least:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>36 inches wide<\/li><li>36 inches long<\/li><li>44 inches deep or less<\/li><li>If deeper than 44 inches have\nsteps or a permanently affixed ladder (that doesn&#8217;t obstruct the open window)<\/li><li>If under a structure, at least\n36 inches between the top of the window well and the bottom of the porch joists\nor deck<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These required window well dimensions\nensure that the crucial lifesaving equipment of a basement egress window is\naccessible to anyone who needs it. Even the remote possibility of a house fire\nspells danger to anyone in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A high window or deep window well won&#8217;t\ndo for everyone. However, the additional support of a window well is key to\nkeeping your home as safe as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional\nRequirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Local requirements may also vary. For\nexample, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioca.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Ontario-Files\/Building\/general\/ib_106_egress_window_requirements_-_2013_crc_eff_7-1-2015.pdf\">Ontario&#8217;s\negress window<\/a> requirements differ from other cities. So before you begin\nmeasuring the required opening, compare your local jurisdiction to the national\nbuilding code for overall square footage requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, consider that your window can open\ncompletely, whether it&#8217;s in the attic or the basement. No sashes, hinges, or\nladders should obstruct the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have screens on your egress\nwindow. But anyone should be able to easily remove the screen without tools if\nthey need to escape the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to\nChoose an Egress Window Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing an egress window,\nseveral window types can meet the requirements. Here are the two styles we\ntypically recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casement Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Casement windows are best when you\nhave less space to work with. That&#8217;s because casement windows function like a\ndoor that swings open due to the hinged sashes. Only requiring about 8 sq ft,\nyou can have the casement windows you need with less structural work required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sliding Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 16 sq ft of opening required,\nsliding windows need more space on your wall. However, with a beefier\nhorizontal structural header, you can more easily increase the net opening\nwithout much structural work. So you can get that sq ft required easier than if\nyou work vertically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently\nAsked Questions about Egress Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture2-1.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture2-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Egress windows are required throughout\nyour home. But that doesn&#8217;t mean they are simple to understand all the time.\nThese are some of the most frequently asked questions about egress windows!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nQualifies as an Egress Window?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An egress size window allows for a\nperson to be able to crawl through. To ensure you have the proper window, the\nnet opening needs to meet egress requirements according to your local building\ncodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements include how accessible the\nwindow is from the ground and how much space is available for a person to use\nwhile they escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why\nWould My Home Lack Egress Windows?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your home was renovated or\nbuilt before egress window requirements existed, you&#8217;ll want to make sure your\nhome meets the requirements for egress windows. Most windows are egress window\nsizes, such as your bedroom windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renovated attics or basements may lack\nproper egress windows because they were legally converted into an office. But\nattic or basement windows that serve as a bedroom have different requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nDoes It Mean When a Window Does Not Mean Egress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-egress windows are any windows\nthat don&#8217;t meet egress requirements. Of course, not every window needs to meet\negress requirements. But at least one window in every bedroom should, according\nto both local and international building codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your window may not meet egress\nrequirements because it is too small for a person to escape, too high off the\nground, or too difficult to open. Check your local jurisdiction to learn what\nthe window opening needs to be for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I\nKnow If My Window Is Egress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There must be at least one egress\nwindow in any bedroom. The net clear opening needs to be large enough for a\nhuman. We recommend you measure the clearing and its accessibility. Compare it\nto the measurement requirements for egress windows, and get replacement windows\nif needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much\nDoes an Egress Window Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" width=\"422\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture3-1.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture3-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of the materials and\ninstallation depends on the location and structural work required. For example,\nsimply replacing a window vs. building a window well will drastically change\nthe price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while it may vary, the average price\nof egress windows ranges from $2,000 &#8211; $6,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I\nHave Grates on My Basement Windows?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146\" width=\"422\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture4.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.simpsonwindowsanddoors.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Picture4-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a basement living space, you may be\nconcerned about security in addition to fire safety. International codes\nrequire egress windows to protect you from fires, but there are dangers outside\nas well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can install grates, the means\nof escape needs to remain accessible. So the grates should not require a key or\nspecial tool to release the grates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I\nHave Double Hung Windows or Awning Windows?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While some double hung windows may be\nspecifically designed to meet egress, most are not. When you open one panel,\nthe large glass panel size that is left doesn&#8217;t allow for a person to crawl\nout. So if you have this window style, you may need to replace a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, awning windows often don&#8217;t\nopen wide enough to meet the requirements. So you may need to invest in\ncasement or sliding windows for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nIf My Property Already Has Plenty of Large Windows Upstairs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your existing bedrooms and living\nareas already have a rescue window opening. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s easy to have a\nlarge enough bedroom window with so much available wall space. However, since\nyour basement is underground and lacks room for large windows, there needs to\nbe an escape route other than the door leading up to the stairs if you plan to\nconvert the basement into a living area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Your\nEgress Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between having a safe,\nhabitable space and breaking your local building laws is only a matter of a few\ninches. So make sure that your home is properly equipped for any emergency.\nLarge egress windows are simple to install and keep you and your family safe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve recently finished the basement in your home, congratulations! Having a finished basement can greatly add to the available space and value of your home. 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