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Is it true that you can't refinish a basement unless there
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Bellaocchi
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Is it true that you can't refinish a basement unless there
are windows in your basement? I think a basement would have to have adequate ventilation in order to have a finished basement. What do you think?
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Posted 8/13/07 9:34 PM  |
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Re: Is it true that you can't refinish a basement unless there
I'm not sure of this but as long as you have a dehumidifier in there, I don't see why you can't have a refinished basement. And these days, they make it so you don't even have to empty them out, which is pretty convenient.
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| Posted 8/13/07 9:38 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Is it true that you can't refinish a basement unless there
I don't know why you could not refinish it. I think you cannot call it "living space" though since it would not have any windows so it would be for storage, etc...
Message edited 8/13/2007 10:12:23 PM.
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| Posted 8/13/07 10:11 PM |
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usuk2004
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Re: Is it true that you can't refinish a basement unless there
I would think it has to do with fire safety and escape routes, so I agree with the OP, you probably wouldnt' be able to use it as "living space"
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| Posted 8/14/07 6:04 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Is it true that you can't refinish a basement unless there
This isn't the exact code for here, but it's extremely similar for all areas of the country:
Egress from finished basement
Egress Requirements
Whether it is an egress window or an egress door, it has to open to the outside and open easily without the use of keys or tools. It must also follow code requirements for height and width of basement egress windows. Egress opening requirements include:
* A window with a minimum width of opening of 20 inches
* A window with a minimum height of opening of 24 inches
* A window with a minimum net clear opening –- the actual opening through which a person must crawl—of 5.7 square feet
* A sill height no higher than 44 inches above the floor
* A window-well floor space of 9 square feet with minimum dimensions of 36 inches wide and long
* A permanent ladder or steps if the window well depth is more than 44 inches
Homeowners may come up with all sorts of reasons why they don’t think they need an egress.
But, says Nard, “It’s not about you. It’s about the firefighter or rescue worker carrying gear and wearing an oxygen backpack who has to get through that opening to drag you out in case you are unconscious from a fire or other emergency.” It’s also about anyone who will own the home after you and may use that basement space.
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| Posted 8/14/07 7:44 AM |
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