Section SPS 327.21 - Exits Exits, doors, and hallways shall be constructed as specified in this section.
(1) EXITS FROM THE FIRST FLOOR.(a) A first floor level shall have at least one exit door that discharges to grade. This exit may include interior or exterior stairs.(b) A first floor level shall have at least one egress window complying with sub. (3) on that floor level.(c) If a camping unit has more than one room on the first floor, the exit door and egress window shall be located in different rooms.(d) If there are bedrooms on the first floor, each must have an egress window that complies with sub. (3).(2) EXITS FROM LOFTS. At least one stairway or ladder exit shall be provided to the floor below for a loft.(3) WINDOWS USED FOR EXITING. Windows which are installed for exit purposes shall comply with the requirements of this subsection.(a) The window shall be openable from the inside without the use of tools or the removal of a sash. If equipped with a storm or screen, it shall be openable from the inside.(b)1. The nominal size of the net clear window opening shall be at least 20 inches by 24 inches irrespective of height or width. Nominal dimensions shall be determined by rounding up fractions of inches if they are 1/2-inch or greater or rounding down fractions of inches if they are less than 1/2-inch.2. No portion of the window, including stops, stools, meeting rails, and operator arms, shall infringe on the required opening.(c) The area and dimension requirements of par. (b) may be infringed on by a storm window.(d) For any window used for exiting, the lowest point of clear opening shall be no more than 60 inches above the floor.(4) DOORS USED FOR EXITING.(a) A door used for exiting from a camping unit shall be a swing-type door at least 80 inches high by 32 inches wide.(b) All exit doors shall be openable from the interior without the use of a key.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 327.21
Adopted by, EmR1703: emerg. cr., eff. 2-6-17; CR 17-017: cr. Register March 2018 No. 747, eff. 4/1/2018