Egress windows aren’t a specific type of window — they’re windows that meet the criteria of local building codes by providing an emergency exit from your home during a fire or other disaster.

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A Egress windows are large enough for people to escape from a basement in case of fire or other trouble, and they’re required if you want to finish a basement in most places.