Model building and life safety codes require window bars (on windows
used for secondary means of escape) to be quickly opened from the inside
without the use of tools, keys, or special knowledge.
These codes include:
- The Uniform Building Code
- The National Building Code
- The Standard Building Code
- National Fire Protection Association 101 - The Life Safety Code
- The National Building Code of Canada
- The International Residential Code
Typically, secondary escape windows are windows in sleeping rooms and
in basements with habitable space. Specific applications, however, may
require windows other than these to be used for secondary escape.
Always consult your local building and fire codes regarding emergency
egress from your home.
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