Egress Window Wells - Conquest Steel

Description

Egress window wells are required when a basement window is a secondary means of escape from a bedroom in order to comply with Egress Codes. Having a correctly sized window well is an important part of meeting egress requirements and providing a safe method of escape from basements.

Benefit #1

Key component of basement waterproofing

Benefit #2

Strong galvanized steel construction designed to withstand heavy backfill

Benefit #3

Create a safe secondary escape route from basements

How to size

Your egress window well should be correctly sized to ensure code compliance. Click here to download our size form.

Your egress window well should be high enough to extend 4-6” above the soil grade and deep enough to extend at least 8” below the bottom of the window.
Your egress window well should be at least 4-6” wider than the window opening.
Your egress window well projection should meet minimum code specifications for your region.

How to install

Your egress window well should be installed securely against the foundation. Check our installation guide for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the standard Egress Window Well sizes?

What are the building codes for Egress Window Wells?

Building codes vary by municipality but the minimum standard in Canada is established by section 9.7.1.3 of the National Model Construction Codes and Guides which is developed and maintained by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC), an independent committee of volunteers established by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC).

9.7.1.3. Window Opening into a Window-Well

Where a window required in Article 9.7.1.2.opens into a window-well, a clearance of not less than 550 mm shall be provided in front of the window.
Where the sash of a window referred to in Sentence (1) swings towards the window well, the operation of the sash shall not reduce the clearance in a manner that would restrict escape in an emergency.
Where a protective enclosure is installed over the window well referred to in Sentence (1), the enclosure shall be operable from the inside without the use of keys, tools or special knowledge of the opening mechanism

Please consult the building codes in your area and/or your building inspector before adopting the above information as codes can vary by region and job specific conditions.

Are Window Well Covers required for Egress Window Wells?

Are Window Well Covers available for Egress Window Wells?

Availability

Egress window wells are available by order from building centers across Canada.