Residential · IRC 2021 §R310.1 / §R310.2.1 / §R310.2.2

Egress Window Requirements

Egress window: 5.7 sf net clear (5 sf at grade), 24" high by 20" wide minimum, control devices at 70" max, and a 36" yard or court to the public way.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R310.1 / §R310.2.1 / §R310.2.2.

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