Yes. Certain size systems are compliant with section 310 of the UBC, section 310 of CABO and section 310 of the IRC 2003. Please see the Egress section for more details.

Boman-Kemp Egress Window Systems installed in Superior Walls meet Lower Level Living requirements and include stainless steel window frames to protect against corrosion, white vinyl windows with insulated glass, a white finish on galvanized area wells to reflect additional light, emergency escape ladders, metal safety grates and clear lexan covers. [top]

There are several products that meet egress, however the 4040 system is recommended due to dealer availability. Please visit the System Builder for recommended sizing.

It is recommended that you back fill the bottom of the area window well with 12-24 inches of a 1” stone backfill. In areas of high water it is recommended to install a drain in the bottom of the area well that is tied into the perimeter footing drain.

Our window systems are available at distrubutors throughout the country and are available in your state. Contact the Sales Reps in your area for the dealer nearest you.

Any room used for sleeping requires an egress window with a minimum of 5.7 square feet clear area. Maximum sill height is 42".

No, but if you decide to finish the space as habitable at a later date, you will be required to install an egress window. To what extent can I have my contractor finish the basement in my house currently under construction? (ex. framing exterior walls only, future egress window, storage room, etc.) Work in your new home can not exceed the scope of work as indicated on the plans that were submitted and approved by the Codes office.

Emergency openings are required to have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft. with a minimum opening height of 24” and minimum opening width of 20”. See Seattle Residential Code Sec R310.1 (pg. 50), and CAM 303A, Common Seattle Residential Code Requirements, for more information.

There is a growing trend towards larger basement windows that enhance basement livability. Options range from do-it-yourself painting, factory option roll coated pre-paint white finish, or the simple to install high quality scene called Window Well Pictures. Top

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The window must have a clear opening width of 20 inches, a clear opening height of 24 inches, a total square footage of 5.7 square feet, and the sill of the window cannot be more than 44 inches from the finished floor level.

Yes. Please see our Spec-Info Areawall Selector for additional information on our Life-Step™ ladders and Safe-T-Guard™ bar grates. Our new Safe-T-View Covers are available for all egress size window wells. Click to link to our dedicated www.safeTviewcover.com.

Egress (rescue) windows are required in all sleeping rooms (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.

Egress windows must have a clear opening area a minimum of 5.7 square feet, a minimum clear opening width of 20 inches, and clear opening height of 24 inches. The sill of the window must be within 44 inches of the finish floor. The window must be open able without tools, special knowledge, or special effort. See the handout Egress Windows for further information. Security bars and grills are prohibited on egress windows except in certain cases.

They are no more or less easy to enter than any other window in your home. They have double lock latching mechanisms. I have discussed this with the police and they say most burglers enter through an unlocked door, not a window. In fact, the service door to the garage is the most frequent method of entry.

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