Window safety question (fire escape)

[Deleted]

Here I'm pretty sure it's code that all of the windows have to be big enough to crawl out of in case of a fire. There's also rules about how many exit doors are needed and how close to main living areas they are for this reason too.
Although, in older houses I know that's not always a possibility.
Is it a valid concern? Yes. Would I necessarily worry about it? Probably not. But I don't tend to get worked about stuff beyond the realm of my control, but I'd probably fix it the first chance I could.

[emjacobs]

Our state requires two modes of escape from all bedrooms therefore the windows have to be big enough for someone to fit through.

[jenjen]

Like everyone else has said, it's code here for a "bedroom" to have a window that someone could fit through. I believe the window needs to start at a certain number of inches from the floor and be so large. A room with 10' ceilings and a 3' window that starts 6' off the floor wouldn't count becuase it's too high off the floor.

[lys]

It is code for bedrooms where I live. Is your child's bedroom non conforming or do you not have this housing code?

[kellygordon]

Even though your child cant escape herself but the fire department can get in there from the outside to help. Its a very safe and helpful thing to have in mind (even if there wouldn't be a code). I planned several times fire drills in my home.