Egress Code

If you have been considering a remodel of your existing basement or are building a new building with a basement you should be aware of your local building codes egress requirements.

Many municipalities are now requiring proper emergency exit from the basement and proper emergency entry by firemen and other rescue workers in the event of a basement fire. So not only will your new LightWell™ Window System beautify your home by allowing natural light into your basement, it will also provide an excellent way to meet your local basement egress window requirements!

View/Download/Print Section R310 of the IRC code relating to Egress requirements.