Backyard door in bedroom as a "means of egress"?

If my garden level bedroom also has a back door into the garden, as well as two windows, does this count as a means of egress for code compliance?  And if so, does code allow me to leave fixed window bars in place over the two windows?

deano

in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago

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deano | 13 years and 10 months ago

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Thank you.  Makes me want to roll up the NYC fire code as tight as possible then beat the Citibank appraiser over the head with it until he gets a clue.  Sigh.

slopemope | 13 years and 10 months ago

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yes to all questions, assuming the main interior door to the bedroom is a normal form of egress, and not some wacky floor plan into another room etc.