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Post: Removing a Deteriorating Deck Milwaukee
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The the door is in the second floor and opens to the deck. The deck serves the upper unit of the duplex as a secondary exit. attached is a picture. Open to suggestions on the best way to handle this!
Post: Removing a Deteriorating Deck Milwaukee
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I have a multi-family rental property in Milwaukee (Hampton Heights), and it has a deteriorating wooden deck with a door leading to it. Instead of rebuilding the deck, I’m considering tearing it down and sealing the door. However, my property manager says this might violate code due to egress requirements.
Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? Are there cheaper alternatives to rebuilding the deck? If I remove the deck, would a standard window satisfy egress requirements, or would that still be a code violation?
Looking for advice on how to handle this cost-effectively while staying compliant. Thanks!