Quote:
Each dwelling unit must have at least one exit which
leads directly outside. Entry doors serving the exit need
to be a minimum 810mm (2’-8”) wide.
Bedroom egress windows
Note: shaded areas indicate the required
unobstructed opening where a minimum dimension
of 380mm (15”) and an area of 0.35m2 (3.8ft2)
are required.
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Here's the pamphlet:
http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/...quirements.pdf
I installed 30"x30" casement(opens like a door) windows in my basement, that meet code. I have a walk-out, if I didn't, I'd need window wells.
Besides windows, the City is harping on Interconnected Smoke and Co2 detectors. If your place was built before 2006, they are more relaxed on meeting some of the other requirements.