Egress Window Well Code Wisconsin
In window wells that are deeper than 44 inches below ground level the irc egress code requires there to be steps or permanently affixed ladders to accommodate exiting the basement.
Egress window well code wisconsin. Windows can be of various total size but their free areas when open must be at least 5 7 square feet. We have been designing and manufacturing window well covers for over 40 years. Big savings on the exceptional line of wellcraft kits including the 2060 2062 6700 and the 5 section 5600. Durawell utilizes a built in ladder with 12 steps to promote safe and easy emergency exit.
When the sill height of an egress window is located below grade common for egress windows provided for a basement a window well must be provided. Egress ladders and or steps are required on window wells deeper than 44 and. An egress window must open at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches high with a net clear open area of 5 7 feet square. The area of a window well shall not be less than 9 square feet with a horizontal length width of no less than 36 inches.
Egress window and well requirements. Window well experts united states wisconsin. Width x projection egress ladders and or steps. In window wells that are deeper than 44 inches below ground level the irc egress code requires there to be steps or permanently affixed ladders to accommodate exiting the basement.
Sps 321 03 6 f f an egress window under a deck or porch shall discharge through a clear path of at least 36 inches in height and 36 inches in width and no more than 15 feet in length to a yard or open space. Ladders or steps required by this section shall not be required to comply with sections. Egress window well installers in milwaukee waukesha county wisconsin professionals install egress windows. Egress window well code requirements.
His team taps into 15 years of experience to deliver meticulous expertly crafted results. Based out of pewaukee rion installs waterproof egress window wells for customers across the greater milwaukee area and waukesha county. The sill must be no higher than 44 inches from the ground. Window wells with a vertical depth greater than 44 inches 1118 mm shall be equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the window in the fully open position.
The egress well must not interfere with the egress window fully opening. On select wellcraft complete egress window well kits.