Does a bedroom have to have a window in PA?

Q. I live in an apartment that was listed as a 2 bedroom. One of the bedrooms does not have a window. Is there supposed to be a window for emergencies or ventilation? Does anyone know the laws for this sort of thing?

A. You do need to have ventalation in a beedroom. But more important you need egress. At least one window in each bedroom must be of sufficient size to permit the occupants to escape a fire and also to allow a fully outfitted firefighter to enter.

An egress window must satisfy all four Internatioinal Residential Code (IRC) criteria:

Minimum width of opening: 20 in.
Minimum height of opening: 24 in.
Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 sq. ft. (5.0 sq. ft. for ground floor).
Maximum sill height above floor: 44 in.

So if it doesn't ahve this it's not a bedroom. A simple call to your local bulding department can confirm this.

How much would a 4 bedroom home in the following areas cost to purchase?

Q. How much would a 4 bedroom or 5 bedroom home cost to purchase in the following areas? :
Newport Beach, California
Santa Monica, California
Wilmington, North Carolina

A. The question you ask is like asking what would a blue car cost in Newport Beach, California Santa Monica, California Wilmington, North Carolina. 1 story, 1.5, story, 2-story, tri-level, one story with basement 1.5 story with basement ect. 1 car garage, 2 or 3 car garage, what size lot? What age? 1300 sf 4-bed, or 2000 sf 4-bedroom and everthing in between and larger, 1 bath, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 3 bath, what condition? if its a older home, what degree of updating has been done? Sorry but no one can answer your question. Also zillow does not know its butt from a hole in the ground.

How can I make my bedroom lighter without a window?

Q. I haven't a window in my bedroom, and I was wondering what I could do to make the room brighter. I'm about to paint the walls a bright white to see if that helps at all. I've used the brightest light bulbs I could find, and they seem to make the room look yellow in some way. I only have one light in the center of the room.

A. First, it isn't a true bedroom without a window, and will not add any value to the house. I don't know if your living in a closet but put a window in not only for light but to add value to the house.

Second, not only will a lighter wall color help but also a lighter floor covering like a carpet. If you have a dark one or a dark wood floor it will absorb the light.

Hope this helps.

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