5% window light rule in basement
7/26/2016 at 7:56:45 PM
I've built a bachelor apt in my basement with a bathroom, kitchen and a living space/bedroom which is 195sq. I'm working on getting a egress window installed that's no problem however the rule of 5% light from the glass requirement is impossible for me to meet. I don't have the room for 10sqft of window.
Is there anything I'm missing here? The room is combined bed/living space. I want to do it right, however I'm in a jam.
7/26/2016 at 10:41:09 PM
Hi there,
Egress window can't be less then 3.9 sq.ft. and no less then 18" in any direction, on top you need 5 sq.ft. of day light in your living room.
7/27/2016 at 12:02:33 AM
So you take the sq ft of the living room say 200sq and 5% of that is 10sq ft or say 70 inches of glass area. Is this correct ?
Thanks
7/27/2016 at 12:04:07 AM
Thanks Steve,
However how did you get 5sq ft? This would be good.
Search the TrustedPros directory and discover the best contractors in your area.
Find your home service pro
