What Is Egress Window Code?
An egress window is one which is large enough to allow a person to escape in an emergency, and to allow a fully outfitted firefighter with an oxygen tank to enter. In the past, building codes did not regulate the size and location of windows within homes. As a result, many bedrooms, especially in the basement areas, were potential fire traps if access to the stairs and doorway was blocked. Eventually, local building codes in many jurisdictions were modified to include an egress window code.
