On Nov 26, 6:06�pm, Jeef wrote:
My brother lives in Waukesha County, Wisc and told me he can't remodel
his basement without putting in an auxiliary exit. �I find this hard to
believe. �Can anyone confirm this?

TIA, J

very likely, for escape in a fire. thats what egreess ingress windows
are for. good news once you add the extra access space can be called a
bedroom.

this rule has spread across the US after so many died in basement
fires, Its a excellent rule