Awning Window Height From Floor

Regardless of style all windows must meet certain minimums which are.

Awning window height from floor.

This translates to 6 foot 8 inches off the floor when you have an 8 foot high ceiling or 8 feet off the floor for a 9 or 10 foot ceiling. You can choose either projection this will change the height of the awning and how far it projects out from the wall. Minimum height of opening. An exception from this requirement also remains in the 2018 irc for windows that do not open more than 4 inches or that are.

For example a window that measures 60 in height would have an awning that has a 30 projection. Similarly many windows can be set lower than the common height of 3 feet above the floor. Refer to the drawing. The bottom height or sill of the window can vary within a room without affecting its visual appeal but the head heights must be uniform especially in the corners.

Traditionally that height was meant to allow the placement of furniture under the sill. But if nothing is in front of the window lowering the sill will increase ventilation the more operable glass the greater the air flow and allow you to bring in. Minimum width of opening. Maximum sill height above floor.

A standard projection b would be approximately half the height of your window. The short answer is awning windows can be used for egress but there is a longer answer. Minimum net clear opening.