On 20 Jan 2004 07:09:07 -0800, (Rotation
Slim) wrote:

I understand "code" now on basement is to have a secondary (besides
stairs) egress from basement if you want to put living quarters in
basement. I have seen products to make basement windows large enough
to make them emergency exits, but they are a big project, and involve
cutting the basement walls. They are expensive as well.

How about this instead:

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A rope ladder could be concealed between the basement ceiling and the
flooring above with a trap door providing access to the ground floor.

This would provide the emergency exit required whilst causing minimal
visual impact and inconvenience.

sPoNiX