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Cherry Hills Village has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code, in effect since July 1, 2023, so a basement bedroom needs an egress window under Section R310. That means at least 5.7 sq ft of net clear opening, at least 24 in. high and 20 in. wide, with a sill no higher than 44 in. The well must be at least 9 sq ft with 36 in. of projection, and it needs a ladder if it is deeper than 44 in. We set up the project, and our local installer cuts the opening, sets the window and finishes the well. Check with the Village's Building Division before work starts.
Cherry Hills Village has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code, in effect since July 1, 2023, so a basement bedroom needs an egress window under Section R310. That means at least 5.7 sq ft of net clear opening, at least 24 in. high and 20 in. wide, with a sill no higher than 44 in. The well must be at least 9 sq ft with 36 in. of projection, and it needs a ladder if it is deeper than 44 in. We set up the project, and our local installer cuts the opening, sets the window and finishes the well. Check with the Village's Building Division before work starts.
Egress code in Cherry Hills Village
- Authority: City of Cherry Hills Village Community Development, Building Division (https://www.cherryhillsvillage.com/353/Building-Division). Phone: 303-783-2721. Address: 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 (both shown on the official page).
- Edition: 2021 IRC, adopted through Ordinance No. 4, Series 2023 (codes in effect 7/1/2023). Sources: https://www.cherryhillsvillage.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1355 and https://www.cherryhillsvillage.com/DocumentCenter/View/4820/Building-Codes-and-Amendments---Effective-July-1-2023-PDF
- Section: Section R310 (Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings), with well size in R310.2.3 and the ladder in R310.2.3.1
- Local amendments: reviewed. Sec. 18-3-20 amends administration, permits, fees, definitions, design criteria and some fuel gas and appendix items; none touch R310.
- Existing basements: the Village's 2021 IRC handout notes that under R310.7 only new sleeping rooms in an existing basement need a new escape opening (https://cherryhillsvillage.com/DocumentCenter/View/4386/2021-IRC-Significant-Changes-PDF).
Egress windows in Cherry Hills Village
Cherry Hills Village is a quiet residential city in Arapahoe County, between Englewood and Greenwood Village. Most homes sit on large lots, and many have full basements that owners finish into guest rooms, offices or space for family. If one of those rooms will be a bedroom, or you just want a safer way out of the lower level, an egress window is usually the first step.
What the code asks for. Cherry Hills Village moved to the 2021 IRC on July 1, 2023. Every basement sleeping room needs an emergency escape and rescue opening under Section R310. Our local installer builds to the same numbers on every job:
- a net clear opening of at least 5.7 sq ft
- at least 24 in. high and 20 in. wide
- a sill no more than 44 in. above the finished floor
Outside, the window well must be at least 9 sq ft, with at least 36 in. of projection and width. Any well deeper than 44 in. gets a permanent ladder or steps.
How a project runs. We set up the job with you and confirm the room, the wall and what the window needs to do. Then our local installer measures, cuts the foundation, sets the window and buck, digs and installs the well, and handles drainage and finish work. In the Village, a new or enlarged window opening goes through an Exterior Remodel permit, which calls for structural plans and a site plan based on a survey, so that paperwork is part of the job. Check any HOA or covenant rules too.
Not sure your current window qualifies? Try our free egress window check to compare your opening against the code numbers.
What it costs. The price depends on the wall, the depth of the cut, the window style and the well. See our Denver egress window cost guide for what drives the price.
Nearby. We also cover Englewood, Littleton, Centennial and Denver. See all of Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan & Glendale.
Before work starts, check with your building department. It has the final say on your address, its code edition and any local amendments.
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We set up the project, and our local installer measures the room, cuts the opening, sets the window and well, and handles the permit paperwork with the Village's Building Division.
Frequently asked questions
Which code covers egress windows in Cherry Hills Village?
The Village adopted the 2021 IRC through Ordinance No. 4, Series 2023, effective July 1, 2023. Egress windows are covered in Section R310. Confirm with the Building Division before you build.
How big must a Cherry Hills Village egress window be?
It needs at least 5.7 sq ft of net clear opening, at least 24 in. of height and 20 in. of width, and a sill no more than 44 in. above the finished floor.
When does a window well need a ladder?
When it is deeper than 44 in. The well itself must be at least 9 sq ft, with 36 in. of projection and width.
Do I need a permit for an egress window in Cherry Hills Village?
Yes. Installing a new window or resizing an existing one needs an Exterior Remodel permit, with structural plans and a survey-based site plan. The permit paperwork is handled as part of the job.
How much does an egress window cost in Cherry Hills Village?
It depends on the wall, the window and the well. Our cost guide explains what drives the price, and the quote is free.