Where are emergency escape and rescue openings (egress windows) required?
Emergency escape and rescue openings, commonly referred to as “egress windows”, are required in all habitable rooms (including bedrooms) located in the basement and all sleeping rooms below the fourth floor (4th) of the building. This requirement applies to all newly constructed and remodeled sleeping rooms.
Related Questions
- If a basement contains habitable and unfinished space would the emergency escape and rescue opening have to be located in the habitable space portion of the basement?
- Where are emergency escape and rescue openings (egress windows) required?
- What is required for emergency escape and rescue openings in bedrooms?
