Of course, the safety of your family is the best reason to install an egress window. No one thinks a fire will break out in their home, but it does happen. In 2006, there were 381,000 reported home fires resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. Installing a code-compliant fire escape window not only adheres to current building safety standards, but supports the very reason for mandated building codes – to help provide an easy access out in case of an emergency - and to keep you and your loved ones safe.