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// CODE SNIPPET

R310.6 Alterations or Repairs of Existing Basements

2020 Residential Code of New York State > 3 Building Planning > R310 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings > R310.6 Alterations or Repairs of Existing Basements
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An emergency escape and rescue opening is not required where existing basements undergo alterations or repairs.

Exception: New sleeping rooms created in an existing basement shall be provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section R310.1.

Alterations or repairs of existing basements shall conform with Appendix J of this code.

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