Bedroom Definition

The BLC Rules define a “Bedroom” as follows:

Bedroom Definition
a. Must have a closet within the bedroom or master bedroom suite.
b. Must not be used as a “walk through” to another room.
c. Must have two means of egress (door and window).

i. The International Residential Code (IRC) 2015 pertains to all single and two-family homes and is intended to keep occupants safe in case of emergency to:

• Allow occupants an exit, and
• Provide access to emergency responders.

ii. Specifications for an egress window:

• Bottom cannot exceed 44” from the finished floor.
• Open height and width of 24” x 20”.
• Minimum opening area is 5.7 square feet.