One thing I forgot to add. The existing window already sits at least 1
1/2 ft. above grade. We measured the distance from the siding at the
top of the window to where the edge of the window well would be and it
is 28". If we made this distance 36" (which would make the edge of the
well a little less than 2 1/2 ft. out from the house) would that
satisfy the code requirement of the 36" space to exit from?