- Minimum width of opening: 20 in.
- Minimum height of opening: 24 in.
- Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 sq. ft. (5.0 sq. ft. for ground floor)
- Recommended sill height above floor: 42 in. *
What is code for an egress window?
For determining egress window sizes and placement, the International Building Code advises that every bedroom must contain at least one egress window. It must be at least 5.7 square feet, 20 inches wide by 24 inches high, with an opening no higher than 44 inches from the floor.
How low can a window be without being tempered?
According to "Code Check Complete: An Illustrated Guide to the Building, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes" by Redwood Kardon, et al., conditions requiring a window to have tempered glass include a window lower than 18 inches from the ground, larger than 9 square feet in area, with a top higher than 3 feet above the ...
Where are tempered windows required?
Any fixed or movable window that is bigger than 9 square feet should be made of tempered glass. This applies if the bottom edge of the glass is less than 18 inches above the floor and the top edge is over 36 inches from the floor.Oct 30, 2018
At what height do windows need to be tempered?
Any fixed or movable window that is bigger than 9 square feet should be made of tempered glass. This applies if the bottom edge of the glass is less than 18 inches above the floor and the top edge is over 36 inches from the floor.Oct 30, 2018
What is code for egress window?
For determining egress window sizes and placement, the International Building Code advises that every bedroom must contain at least one egress window. It must be at least 5.7 square feet, 20 inches wide by 24 inches high, with an opening no higher than 44 inches from the floor.
How low can a window be before it needs to be tempered?
Glass doors Any glass that is within 24 inches of a doorway must be made of tempered glass if the bottom edge of the glass is 60 inches or less above the walking surface. The rule does not apply if the glass is decorative of if the glass opening is smaller than 3 inches.Oct 30, 2018