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Plan out your basement
It’s time to ditch your DIY skills and hire an experienced technologist, engineer, or architect to draw up the basement apartment plan. Secure Build is a trusted company with a valid Building Code Inspection Number.
AREAWAY AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF EGRESS
All new basement apartments must have emergency exits. A safe, unobstructed exit from the apartment to the outside is essential. Depending on your location, there are specific regulations regarding the size and number of exits your newly converted apartment must have. An entryway, commonly known as an areaway, is a must-have for your apartment.
For your suite to be a legal basement apartment, you have to include a common exit. Legal basement apartments are allowed to have a common exit with the main dwelling unit, but only if they both have an interconnected smoke alarm. If the primary entrance is through the main unit, the second unit must have a second means of escape. There are several common violations in basement apartments. Our team will help you ensure you do everything right. We will also help you provide proof to the authorities and new tenants that show your basement apartment is legal.
Fireproofing
In addition to fire escapes, your legal basement apartment must have all other fireproofing aspects in accordance to your municipality requirements. Ideally, the authorities will demand a fire-rated entry door. The same applies to all basement windows, though there might be a limitation to the number of windows necessary.
Some municipalities might require the fire-rated entry doors to close automatically. This lets tenants evacuate quickly without worrying about closing a door in case of a fire. Since the door is fire-rated, it can successfully contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to outdoor areas.