Egress Window Bars Regulations in the US (2026) — Homeowner’s Legal Guide
Egress window bars regulations are where “security” and “life safety” collide. In plain terms: you can’t protect your family by turning a required emergency exit into a fixed cage. This guide breaks down the IRC baseline rules, the NFPA life-safety principles behind those rules, what inspectors actually look for, and how SWB Model A/EXIT is built for compliance without sacrificing heavy-
duty deterrence.