{"id":2938,"date":"2024-03-19T12:41:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lajeunesse.ca\/articles\/are-you-familiar-with-the-egress-code\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T15:58:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T19:58:11","slug":"are-you-familiar-with-the-egress-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lajeunesse.ca\/en\/are-you-familiar-with-the-egress-code\/","title":{"rendered":"ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE EGRESS CODE?"},"content":{"rendered":"Did you know there are regulations regarding emergency exits for windows? If this is the first time you\u2019re hearing the term &#8220;Egress Code,&#8221; we recommend taking a few minutes to read our article of the month.\r\n<br><br>\r\n<strong>WHAT IS THE EGRESS CODE?<\/strong>\r\n<br><br>\r\nThe Egress Code pertains to emergency exits in case of fire. Whether for new construction or renovation, every bedroom must have at least one window that opens directly to the outside, regardless of its location (basement, floor, etc.).The code does not apply in the presence of sprinklers or if the room has a door that opens directly to the outside.\r\n<br><br>\r\nThis window must meet three conditions:\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li>It must open from the inside without a key, tools, or special knowledge.<\/li>\r\n    <li>It must be sufficiently large (see sketch).<\/li>\r\n    <li>It must be easily accessible.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br><br>\r\n<strong>WHAT ARE THE RULES TO COMPLY WITH THE EGRESS CODE?<\/strong>\r\n<br><br>\r\nThe window opening must meet the following parameters without removing the sashes:\r\n\u2013 No dimension (width or height) should be less than 15 inches (380 mm)\r\n\u2013 The area must be at least 3.77 ft\u00b2 (0.35 m\u00b2)\r\n<br><br>\r\nExample :\r\n<br><br>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/e-gress-EN-1.png\" class=\"orange\" width=\"350px\" alt=\"\">\r\n<br><br>\r\nDid you know\u2026 This is not a recent code, but in recent years, architects and municipal inspectors have been following up more rigorously in this regard.\r\n<br><br>\r\nNote: Lajeunesse advises checking with the municipality where the residence is located, as some localities may have requirements that exceed the 2010 National Building Code.\r\n<br><br>\r\n<strong>DISCLAIMER<\/strong>\r\n<br><br>\r\nThe information contained in this article serves only as general guidelines. Fen\u00eatres Lajeunesse cannot be held responsible for any loss resulting from the use of this information.\r\n<br><br>\r\nPlease consult the person responsible for issuing your building or renovation permit.\r\n<br><br>\r\nSource: Section 9 of the 2010 National Building Code, specifically Section 9.9.10. Emergency exit from bedrooms.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that there are emergency exit regulations for windows? 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