Egress Flashcards
The bottom of the egress window opening can’t exceed this height from the finished floor?
44-inches
The minimum opening area of the egress window should measure what?
5.7 square feet.
The minimum opening height of an egress window is this?
24-inches
The minimum open width of an egress window is what?
20-inches
The distance from the egress window to the back of the Egress well must be at least?
36-inches
The minimum area of the egress well must be how many square feet?
9 square feet. (width x projection)
A permanently attached egress ladder/steps are required on window wells deeper than what?
44-inches.
How far into the egress well can the ladder or steps encroach?
6-inches.
Egress ladders and or steps are required on window wells deeper than 44” and must be what?
Permanently attached.
The distance between each step or rungs of the egress ladder can’t exceed what?
18-inches.
The rungs or steps of an egress ladder must have a width of what?
12-inches or greater.
The rungs/steps of an egress ladder have a min/max projection of this from the back wall?
3 to 6 inches.
Egress Well Covers or Grates shall be easily opened or removed from the inside of the egress well without?
Special tools.
