Fire! You’ve got 2 minutes to escape.
If your window isn’t an egress window… you may not make it out.
That’s not drama, it’s code. And it could save your life. In Episode 9 of Stay Glassy, Duncan and Maria break down everything you need to know about egress windows: what they are, why they matter, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when replacing or remodeling windows, especially in bedrooms.
This is our most important episode yet.
Inside this episode:
- What counts as an egress window (and what doesn’t)
- Why even big windows might not be legal escape routes
- How building codes (like IRC Section R310 and California’s Title 24) define egress
- Common mistakes homeowners make—from furniture placement to window style
- A full demo of real windows that do and don’t meet egress specs
- Plus: a special segment on casement vs. slider vs. picture windows for safety
BONUS: Savvy the Safety Dog is back with her most dramatic egress fail video yet.
And yes, there’s a new boat, a birthday celebration, and lots of laughs
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