(A) Egress windows.
(1) Each egress window in the vacation home shall have at least a net clear opening of five and seven-tenths (5.7) square feet. The net clear opening shall be at least 24 inches high and at least 20 inches wide. The egress window shall open from the inside of the guest room without the use of any special tool or knowledge. The egress window shall have a finished sill height of not more than 44 inches above the floor. Egress windows shall be in full compliance with the Building Code as adopted in § 150.01.
(2) Egress windows shall be clearly identified as an exit.
(Prior Code, § Q-15-701)
(B) Egress window wells. Each egress window that is below grade shall lead to a window well. The horizontal dimensions of the window well shall provide at least a net clear area of nine square feet, with at least a horizontal projection and width of 36 inches. The vertical height of the window well may not exceed 44 inches without a permanent ladder. All egress window wells shall comply with the Building Code as adopted in § 150.01.
(Prior Code, § Q-15-702)
(C) Exceptions. Each grade level and below egress window shall have at least a net clear opening of five square feet and shall be at least 24 inches high and at least 20 inches wide.
(Prior Code, § Q-15-702.1)
Cross-reference:
Building Code, see § 150.01
Editor’s note:
As an additional reference, see ARSD 44:02:08:15 et seq.
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 34-1-17, 34-18-22, 34-18-22.1, 34-18-22.2 and 34-18-24