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We take the guesswork out of being IRC Egress Code Compliant
Consider installing a full basement egress kit to turn your basement into a cozy, bright living space.
The IRC code-compliant bundle includes a basement window with a minimum opening of 5.7 square feet, a window well with a projection of 36″ (with a choice of unbreakable polycarbonate or metal grates with an option for hinges for either cover), and a fire escape ladder.

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FAQ
A means of egress consists of three separate and distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge. A means of egress comprises the vertical and horizontal ways of travel and shall include intervening room spaces, doorways, hallways, corridors, passageways, balconies, ramps, stairs, enclosures, lobbies, escalators, horizontal exits, courts, and yards.
- In case of emergency, all building occupants shall have exits sufficient for prompt and convenient escape.
- Life safety should not be dependent on a single exit or safeguard.
- During the period necessary for escape, the building structures shall not cause danger to occupants.
- Means of egress shall be visible to occupants who are mentally and physically capable of understanding the direction of emergency escape.
- Any passageway or doorway not constituting an exit and may be mistaken for an exit needs to be marked as “Not an Exit.”
- Reliable and adequate illumination shall be provided for all exit facilities.
- Fire alarm facilities shall be provided where necessary to warn occupants of the existence of fire.
- Provisions for emergency egress shall not cause hazards under normal occupancy conditions.
The most common combinations are:
- Metal well with a fire escape ladder for basement windows with a sloped window well cover
- Metal well with a fire escape ladder with atrium cover
- Metal well with a fire escape ladder with aluminum top grate (for low traffic areas)
- Composite well with an aluminum grate or sloped cover
If you have an existing well and need an extension, cover, or a custom solution, contact our sales team at 1-888-650-9355.
Note: All of the available products in the egress kit can be purchased separately.
The egress kit itself does not have a warranty. Each product in the kit has its own warranty. For more information, follow this link.
Trust a team with over 40 years of experience assisting contractors and homeowners to meet their local Egress Code requirements.
For a personal consultation with an expert, contact our sales department at 1-888-650-9355
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