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  "name": "When is an egress window required during a basement finish?",
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      "name": "When is an egress window required during a basement finish?",
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        "text": "Basement bedrooms require an approved egress window to comply with local residential safety codes, whereas simple recreational rooms do not. An egress window gives occupants a direct escape route and allows emergency responders clear access during a fire. If your existing foundation only features small hopper or sliding windows, adding an egress window requires cutting concrete, excavating outside, and installing an egress well with a ladder. While this increases the upfront investment, adding a code-compliant bedroom significantly boosts overall home appraisal value.",
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        "description": "An egress window is mandatory if you include a bedroom or dedicated sleeping area in your basement finish plans to satisfy safety codes."
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  "description": "An egress window is mandatory if you include a bedroom or dedicated sleeping area in your basement finish plans to satisfy safety codes."
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