Basement window wells must comply with very specific requirements in section r310 of the international building code.
Egress window well.
The sill must be no higher than 44 inches from the ground.
Provide an additional exit in case of a fire or other emergency.
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Egress window and well requirements an egress window must open at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches high with a net clear open area of 5 7 feet square.
Windows can be of various total size but their free areas when open must be at least 5 7 square feet.
An easy to open window that serves as an emergency exit for below ground living space of any kind.
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36 projection is the minimum required by code.
The heights of the egress window wells range from 36 high to 96 high.