Fairfax County has relaxed it’s requirement for egress windows in finished basements. Previously, all basement finishes required an egress window to be installed. Now, the new code waives this requirement for all properties constructed prior to October 1st, 2003. If you have any questions regarding the change, or would like any further information, please don’t hesitate toreach out to me. The code revision can be seen in detail at the link below.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/publications/lti/eero-basements.htm
Historic DC Whole-Home Overhaul & Basement ADU Conversion
Transforming a non-compliant 1,950-square-foot 1920s Washington, D.C. home into a 3,400-square-foot modern craftsman required the full depth of Moore Construction Group’s expertise. Facing strict municipal open-space rules, unexpected city administrative delays, and complex structural demands, MCG successfully executed a full gut renovation, rear addition, and basement underpin. The result is a high-performance primary residence featuring a flexible 1st-floor ensuite, an upstairs primary suite, and a fully equipped, independent basement Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
