In order to add an egress windows to a basement a window well is often required as most basement rooms are partially under grade level.
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Permanent ladder or steps cannot encroach the required window well dimensions by more than 6 inches.
Seattle window well rules.
Window wells greater than 44 inches in depth requires a permanently fixed ladder or steps to provide access.
Window wells are required if the window is below ground level.
An egress window is a window large enough as defined by local building codes for entry or exit in case of an emergency.
Wellcraft 43 in l x 61 in w x 20 3 4 in h grey modular egress window well.
The ladder or steps required by section r310 2 3 1 shall be permitted to encroach not more than 6 inches 152 mm into the required dimensions of the window well.
Window wells serving an egress window shall not be less than 9 square feet in area with a horizontal length width of no less than 36 inches.
As always our wells are made in the usa and are irc code compliant.
These are typically required when finishing a basement and are paired with an egress well with attached ladder or steps for easy escape.
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Egress ladders and or steps are required on window wells deeper than 44 and.
2015 international residential code irc r310 1 emergency escape and rescue opening required.
And a minimum opening width of 20 inches.
The distance from the egress window to the back of the egress well must be at least 36 the minimum area of the egress well must be 9 square feet.
Premium egress wells are available in three inside widths 42 54 66 has either a 40 42 or 44 inside projection off the foundation wall and come in 10 different.
R310 2 3 1 ladder and steps.
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The egress well must not interfere with the egress window fully opening.
Width x projection egress ladders and or steps.