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IRC 2000 Egress Code Summary |
International Residential Code (IRC) 2000 Egress code
for one and two families: |
Definition of egress as described in IRC 2000 (Section R310)
as it pertains to windows below ground level: |
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Window Wells/Area Wells: |
Sill height of window above floor: Not to exceed 44"
Minimum opening area: = 5.7 sq. ft.
Minimum opening height = 24"
Minimum opening width: = 20" |
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Ladders: |
Required on window wells deeper than 44" and must be permanently attached.
Ladder may encroach into well up to 6".
Step distance between rungs: = 18"
Rungs:12" wide or greater and must project a minimum of 3" away
from wall but maximum of 6". |
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Grates: |
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Shall be removable without special tools. |
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Code sponsored by: The International Code Council (ICC),
the Building Officials Code Administration (BOCA),
the Uniform Building Codes (UBC),
and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). |
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Review the complete IRC 2000 Egress Code for Michigan. (PDF) |
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