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The Town of Lochbuie builds to the 2024 International Residential Code, so a basement bedroom needs an egress window under Section R319. 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 window 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.
The Town of Lochbuie builds to the 2024 International Residential Code, so a basement bedroom needs an egress window under Section R319. 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 window 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 sets the window well. Lochbuie adopts the code with local amendments, so check with the Town's Building Department before work starts.
Egress code in Lochbuie
Lochbuie builds to the 2024 IRC, so emergency escape and rescue openings fall under Section R319 (in the older 2021 code, the same rules sat in R310). Every basement bedroom needs one, and the rules are:
- Opening: at least 5.7 sq ft net clear
- Height and width: at least 24 in. high and 20 in. wide
- Sill: no higher than 44 in. above the floor
- Well: at least 9 sq ft of floor area with 36 in. of projection
- Ladder: required when the well is deeper than 44 in.
The Town adopts the code with local amendments in Chapter 18 of its Municipal Code, so confirm any Town-specific rule before you buy a window. Want to test a window you already have? Run it through our free egress window check.
Permits in Lochbuie
Adding an egress window means cutting the foundation and changing an opening, so plan on a building permit. Lochbuie takes building permit applications online through its CommunityConnect Portal: property owners self-register, and contractors request access from the Town. SAFEbuilt runs the inspections, which you book by phone, by email or in the portal. Fees come from the Town's own schedule, so check the Building Department page for the current amount. Our Denver metro permit guide and permit checklist walk through the plans most departments want.
Window wells and covers
The well is what makes the window usable. It holds the soil back and gives room to climb out. When the well is deeper than 44 in., a ladder or steps are part of the job. Any cover has to open from inside without a key or tool. See window well installation and window well covers.
What it costs
Price depends on the foundation, the depth, the window and the well. Our cost guide explains each driver, and the on-site quote is free.
Nearby. We also cover Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, Dacono and Frederick. See the Adams County page too.
Codes and permit steps change, so check with your building department before work starts.
Services in Lochbuie
Egress windows · Window wells · Covers · Basement egress
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Frequently asked questions
What code does Lochbuie use for egress windows?
The Town lists the 2024 International Residential Code. Egress rules are in Section R319, with local amendments in Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code.
How big does an egress window need to be in Lochbuie?
At least 5.7 sq ft net clear, 24 in. high and 20 in. wide, with a sill no higher than 44 in. Try our egress window check.
Do I need a permit?
Plan on one, because the work cuts the foundation and changes an opening. Lochbuie takes applications through its CommunityConnect Portal, and Town Hall is at (303) 655-9308.
Who does the inspections?
SAFEbuilt, under contract with the Town. Book by calling (303) 774-0454, by email or through the portal.
How much does an egress window cost in Lochbuie?
It depends on the wall, the window and the well. Our cost guide explains what drives the price, and the quote is free.