// DEFINITION
Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening
An operable exterior window, door or other similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency.
Related Code Sections
1031.3 Means of Egress, Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall comply with Sections 1031.3.1 through 1031.3.3 ...
505.4 Prescriptive Compliance Method, Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates ...
701.4 Alterations—Level 1, Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates ...
1011.5.6 Change of Occupancy, Existing Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Where a change of occupancy would require an emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with Section 1031 of the International Building Code ...
506.4 Prescriptive Compliance Method, Existing Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Where a change of occupancy would require an emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with Section 1031.1 of the International ...