How an egress window is installed
Dig the well
Dig the well area down below the new sill.
Cut the wall
Saw-cut the poured or block wall and add a header if the opening needs one.
Set the window
Set and seal the window.
Build the well
Install the well liner, gravel and drain connection.
Ladder and cover
Add the ladder if the well is deeper than 44 inches, and a cover that opens from inside.
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Egress window sizes under Ohio's residential code
An egress window is an emergency escape and rescue opening: a window big enough, and low enough, for a person to climb out and a firefighter to climb in. The Residential Code of Ohio requires at least one in every sleeping room, including bedrooms in a basement, unless the house has an approved sprinkler system and other exits.
| Requirement (Residential Code of Ohio R310) | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Net clear opening | 5.7 sq ft (5 sq ft for grade-floor or below-grade openings) |
| Net clear height | 24 inches |
| Net clear width | 20 inches |
| Sill height above the floor | No more than 44 inches |
| Window well area | 9 sq ft, at least 36 inches out and 36 inches wide |
| Well deeper than 44 inches | Permanent ladder or steps |
The opening has to work from inside without keys or tools.
Window well drainage and permits
Egress Windows questions
Do basement bedrooms need an egress window in Ohio?
Can an egress window go under a deck?
Will an egress window make my basement leak?
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