Clear the blocked egress window. Blocking egress access violates fire safety and building code, and endangers your family.
Blocked egress windows prevent occupants from exiting quickly during a fire emergency. This can trap people inside a burning building.
Firefighters may need clear access to egress windows to enter the home and conduct search and rescue operations. Blocked windows hinder critical entry points.
Most fire codes require egress windows and escape routes to be kept free of clutter, furniture or stored items. This maintains open exit paths to outside.
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