04/27/2024
Fire Safety PSA:
As a home inspector, I encounter many older homes that are missing emergency egress windows in their basement bedrooms and living areas or have egress windows that do not adhere to Denver's safety regulations.
In any situation where an occupant might use a basement room as a bedroom, living space, or office, it is especially important that you have an adequate fire escape. When homeowners die in fires, this is the primary reason.
If you are considering installing an egress window in your older home, or if you have another fire escape in your basement, I created this guide to help you determine whether your fire escape is compliant with Denver's regulations:
Understanding Egress Window Well Requirements in Denver, Colorado If your home or property in Colorado has an underground basement, the importance of an egress window cannot be understated. As a home inspector, I regularly encounter basements with no egress windows, or egress windows that do not adh...
