South Dakota Egress Codes
CONTACTS
- Paul Merriman, Building Official/Fire Marshal
- (605) 773-3563
RESOURCES
- Website: http://sd.gov/government.aspx
- Code Adoption Information: http://www.iccsafe.org/about-icc/government-relations/map/south-dakota/
IRC EGRESS CODES - QUICK GLANCE
Window Well Requirements For Egress
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Minimum
Width36" -
Minimum
Projection36" -
Maximum
Depth44"Without an Egress Ladder -
Maximum
Depth
∞With a Permanent Egress Ladder
Basement Window Requirements For Egress
-
Minimum
Opening5.7 ft²Above Grade -
Minimum
Opening5 ft²Below Grade -
Minimum
Width20" -
Minimum
Height
24"
Last updated: Friday, February 17, 2017
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