Standard Basement Window Well Size

Heavy duty metal window wells that are 100 compliant with your local irc basement regulations.

Standard basement window well size.

Your window well should be at least 4 6 wider than the window opening. These are our most common sizes of standard basement window well grates. Size the horizontal area of the window well needs to be a minimum of nine square feet with a minimum horizontal projection and vertical width of 36 inches. Window wells with projection 36 inches or more are egress code compliant.

Individual states and municipalities may have their own specifications for egress windows. Allow the rescue window to be fully opened provide 9 0 square feet of floor area with a minimum dimension of 36 inches in width and length. 12 18 24 36 48 60 72 84 96. Typically used for metal wells or metal wells that have had concrete poured around the well such as a sidewalk or patio.

Your window well should be correctly sized to ensure maximum utility. Basement egress windows must also include window wells that provide enough clearance to allow escape. When egress window systems are installed in the basement there are also certain requirements for the well surrounding the window. If your basement window well doesn t match any of the models shown below please contact us for alternatives.

If a window is more than 44 inches from the ground a ladder or steps at least 12 inches wide must be present.