Egress and escape windows
Applies to
Our personnel and approved local inspectors for licensed facilities.
Purpose
To provide guidance for conditions that occur in Minnesota with escape windows (also known as egress windows) outside the scope of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC). This policy does not affect the life safety provided by escape windows.
MSFC
Where required, emergency escape windows shall comply with MSFC requirements for new residential occupancies, existing residential occupancies constructed after July 1, 1972, and Minnesota licensed residential occupancies. See SFMD information sheet on egress windows.
Policy
Questions?
If you have questions on this policy, email the fire code team. Code staff monitor this email address regularly and will respond to your question. During busier times, it may take up to a week before we are able to respond. If you don't hear back from us after one week, please let us know. Thanks for your patience.