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Egress
Egress is a code-required emergency escape route — typically a compliant exit door plus an emergency escape-and-rescue window in every sleeping room. It is a frequent trigger in garage and interior conversions, where existing openings often must be enlarged to meet the California building code before a room can be a legal, permitted bedroom.
Egress upgrades are a frequent hidden cost in conversions. A complete bid should account for any window enlargement or new exterior door needed to make a converted room legally habitable.
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