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Sheridan has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code, 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 City of Sheridan before work starts.
Sheridan has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code, 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 City of Sheridan before work starts.
Egress code in Sheridan
- Authority: City of Sheridan building permits (https://www.ci.sheridan.co.us/421/Permit-Planning-and-Right-of-Way-Applica). Phone: 303-762-2200. Address: 4101 S Federal Boulevard, Sheridan, CO 80110-5399 (both shown on the official International Codes page).
- Edition: 2021 IRC. The city's International Codes page says the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, is adopted as the Residential Code for the City of Sheridan, through Ordinance No. 4-2022, which moved the city from the 2015 to the 2021 editions. Source: http://ci.sheridan.co.us/437/International-Codes
- 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: the city says various amendments have been adopted. Call 303-762-2200 to confirm how they apply to your project.
Egress windows in Sheridan
Sheridan is a small city along South Federal Boulevard, between Englewood, Littleton and southwest Denver. Many of its homes are modest ranches and split-levels, and a lot of their basements were finished long ago or never finished at all. If you want to turn one of those basements into a legal bedroom, rent out a lower-level room, or just give your family a safer way out, an egress window is usually the place to start.
What the code asks for. Under the 2021 IRC, every basement sleeping room needs an emergency escape and rescue opening. 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. Sheridan has adopted its own amendments to the code, so confirm the details with the city for your address.
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. The permit paperwork with the City of Sheridan is part of the job.
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 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 City of Sheridan.
Frequently asked questions
Which code covers egress windows in Sheridan?
Sheridan has adopted the 2021 IRC, with local amendments, through Ordinance 4-2022. Egress windows are covered in Section R310. Confirm the details with the City of Sheridan before you build.
How big must a Sheridan 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 Sheridan window well need a ladder?
When it is deeper than 44 in. (R310.2.3.1). 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 Sheridan?
Yes. Sheridan issues window permits over the counter, and cutting a new egress opening in a foundation wall may also need plan review. Check with the City of Sheridan for your address. The permit paperwork is handled as part of the job.
How much does an egress window cost in Sheridan?
It depends on the wall, the window and the well. Our cost guide explains what drives the price, and the quote is free.