Window Well Egress Escape Ladders for Safety
Egress ladders are available in three types: Hook-Оver for metal wells, Hook-Оver for concrete wells, and Bolt-Оn ladders for any style well:
- Ladders are available in 6 heights:
- 3 step for wells 50″ deep or less
- 4 step for wells 51″ – 62″ deep
- 5 step for wells 63″ – 72″ deep
- 6 step for wells 73″ – 84″ deep
- 7 step for wells 85″ – 96″ deep
- 8 step for wells 97″ – 108″ deep
- Heavy-duty construction
- Do-it-yourself installation
- All ladders come in galvanized steel, but are available in black powder coat finish for an additional charge.
Product Features:
Our sturdy one-piece galvanized steel egress ladders are required by code for wells over 44 inches deep from the bottom of the well up to the lip of the well. See the US Egress Codes for each state here.
The ladders are made with the uprights 12” apart, the rungs are spaced 12” apart. The rungs are 16” wide for sure footing, and protrude 4″ into the well; enough space to step on, yet won’t be in the way of a crank-out window. Hook-Оver Ladders for concrete/brick are intended to fit an 8 inch ledge, but we can accommodate other widths, just ask.
- The ladders are easy to install. As a homeowner, you can make it your next DIY project. To install the Hook-Оver Ladder on either a concrete or metal well, hook it over the well’s lip where it will be easily accessed from the window. Attach the ladder to the well at the bottom with the stainless steel screws provided for additional stability.
- The Bolt-On ladders just need to be attached to the well in all four corners.
Egress Ladder Options
- Bolt-On Window Well Ladder for any type well: Bolts directly onto the inside of the well at the top and bottom with included hardware.
- Hook-Over Ladder: Hooks over the top of a metal well. Then screw the ladder to the well with included hardware for stability.
- Hook-Over Ladder For Concrete/Brick Wells: Custom hook to fit over an 8″ (or more) concrete, paver, or brick window well ledge.
Available Finishes for Our Fire Escape Ladders for Basement Windows
Window Well Experts offers window well egress ladders in three different styles to accommodate any basement window well. The ladders are available in Galvanized Steel; and at an additional cost, black powder coat finish.
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FAQ
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If the window well is more than 44 inches in depth, you must have an egress ladder. Take a second to measure the depth of the window well to see if it meets the minimum requirements for needing an egress ladder.
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It is also a good idea to double-check the codes for your area to be sure you are following the correct regulations. Check out our egress code database.
An egress ladder is a code required item that will help you and your family exit the basement window well in the event of an emergency. This ladder must be a permanent installation in your window well.
In our opening paragraph at the top of the page, the bullet points show which size egress ladder is needed for which well depth.
Measure the depth of your well from the gravel to the lip of the well.
It is a code requirement that the bottom step is less than 17″ from the bottom of the well. We kept this in mind when making the chart, so you will be in compliance.
If you have questions, please call us at the number above.
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