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Model A/EXIT window security bar
Fire Egress

Model A/EXIT

Quick-Release Fire-Safe Window Bar

The only window bar with an integrated quick-release mechanism for emergency egress. IBC and NFPA 101 compliant — required for bedroom windows in most US states.

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Height
35" base, telescopic to 65"
Width
43" base, expandable with modules
Install
15–30 minutes
Material
Galv. Steel
Mounting
Wall
Warranty
1-year limited
35" base, telescopic to 65"
Height Range
43" base, expandable with modules
Width Range
15–30 minutes
Install Time
1-year limited
Warranty
What You Get

Everything
Included.

✓Integrated quick-release — no tools, no keys
✓Emergency exit in seconds
✓IBC + NFPA 101 compliant
✓Required for FHA mortgage compliance
✓Child-operable in emergency
✓Tamper-resistant from outside
✓All US building codes satisfied
Ideal Use Cases

Model A/EXIT Is
Best For.

Every bedroom window (required by fire code)
Apartment sleeping areas
Basements used as bedrooms
Vacation homes and Airbnbs
Families with children
Elderly residents
Specifications

Full
Specs.

Height Range35" base, telescopic to 65"
Width Range43" base, expandable with modules
Bar Spacing5.25 inches
MaterialGalvanized steel, electrostatic paint
MountingWall or window frame
Install Time15–30 minutes
Fire CodeCompliant ✅
Emergency EgressCompliant ✅
Warranty1-year limited
ShipsAll 50 States
vs. Competition

Why SWB
Wins.

FeatureSWB Model A/EXITGrishamHome Depot
Telescopic height✅ 35"–65"❌ Fixed SKUs❌ Fixed
Modular width✅ Stack system✅ Limited❌
Fire egress integrated✅ A/EXIT❌ Separate $77 kit❌
DIY 15 min✅StandardVaries
Price per module$99–$114$62–$89$25–$150
1-year warranty✅✅Varies
Code Compliance

Meets Every
Fire Code.

IBC § 1030

International Building Code — Emergency escape and rescue openings

NFPA 101

Life Safety Code — Egress window requirements for residential occupancies

IRC R310

International Residential Code — Emergency escape openings for sleeping rooms

States With Explicit Quick-Release Laws

CaliforniaNew YorkFloridaTexasIllinoisAll IBC-adopting states
SWB Model A and Model B window security bars — adjustable telescopic system
How It Works

Inside-Only
Release.

✓Inside: single motion releases the bar — no tools, no keys
✓Outside: bar is rigid, tamper-resistant, no release possible
✓Child-operable in emergency — simple enough for anyone
Model A/EXIT quick-release crossbar mechanism — push up to detach
Safety Notice

Important
Safety Info.

SWB product safety notice — bar spacing 5.25 inches, not a child safety device
Video

Model A/EXIT — Emergency Release Videos

See the one-touch egress mechanism and fire-code compliance in real use.

2:55CH 01
SAFETY
Emergency Exit Mechanism
One-touch quick-release — egress in under 3 seconds
1:30CH 02
FIRE CODE
Egress Release In Action
Fire-code compliant exit demonstration
2:10CH 03
INSTALL
Installation Guide
Same 15-min install as Model A, with egress hardware
2:45CH 04
TEST
Strength & Resistance Test
Forced entry simulation — how strong it really is
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION

INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL A/EXIT

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Model A/EXIT uses the same installation procedure as Model A. The quick-release egress mechanism is pre-assembled — no additional steps required. If the PDF does not load inline, use the Download button above.

Installation

Install in
15 Minutes.

Measure

Measure your window height and total width. Determine how many add-on modules you need for wider windows.

Mount

Drill pilot holes into the window frame or wall. Insert included anchors and secure mounting brackets with the provided hardware.

Adjust & Lock

Expand the telescopic system to your exact window height. Clip the bar into place. Done — your window is secured.

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1-year warranty
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Fire-code compliant
30+ year lifespan
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