Egress Compliance

Egress Compliance- If you have been considering a remodel of your existing basement or are building a new home with a basement you should be aware of your local building codes for egress requirements. Definition EGRESS� noun 1.The act of coming or going out; emergence, 2. The right to leave or go out, 3. A path or opening for going out; an exit. With ScapeWEL, the window wells become code� compliant safety escape routes and basement areas are opened up for additional living space. Not only will you increase the value of your home. You will also get added selling features, higher profits and more saleable square footage. All municipalities are now requiring proper emergency exits from the basement and proper emergency entry by firemen, and other rescue workers in the event of a house fire. So not only will your new ScapeWel Window Well beautify your home by allowing natural light into you basement, it will also provide an excellent way to meet your local basement egress window requirements. Advantages and Standard Features Allows more natural light into basement, attractive earth tone color complements basement interior and blends with any architecture, Satisfies section 310.4 of the UBC (Universal Building Code) and the IRC 2003 Building Code for basement egress (International Residential Code), Easily added to existing structures, Mounting flanges attach directly to the foundation., Provides planting space for visual enhancement, Terraced step design aids emergency escape, Ideal for remodeling and new construction, Perfect companion for escape windows, Maintenance free and UV stabilized for many years of trouble free service.