When are emergency escapes required in a basement?

• A basement with 'habitable space' and/or sleeping room is required to have emergency escape.
• When a basement has more than one sleeping room an emergency escape is required in each sleeping room, but is not required in adjoining areas.
• Emergency escapes must be operational from the inside without the use of a key or other tools.
• Window wells deeper than 44 inches must have a permanently affixed ladder or steps.

• How high does the window and well have to be? 
  
• Windows must have a sill height not to exceed 44 inches above the floor.
• Emergency escape openings with a finished sill height below grade is required to have a window well unit.
• Window well base area must have a minimum area of 9 square feet.

• How big does the window have to be?
• The minimum required area is 5.7 square feet.
• Minimum open window height required is 24 inches.
• Minimum open window width required is 20 inches.
  

What kind of mess is involved in installation of a basement egress?

• We do out best to protect your property although we cannot be responsible for any damage due to the weight of our equipment.
• We use plywood to protect your lawn and plastic tents to protect your interior where cutting is being done and canvas tarps to protect your floors.
• Our goal is for you to not even know we were there.

Will I need a building permit?

• Building permits and inspections are needed for almost every project. 
• We will be more than happy to obtain a building permit for you.
• We will also schedule and be there for any inspections that may be required in your township or boro.

What do you mean by multi-unit discount?

• Building codes may require more than one egress in your basement, discount applies to additional systems. 
• If your neighbor gets a system installed at the same time a discount will be applied to both contracts.
• Builders installing multiple units in the same development get a multi-unit discount.