That little stairway might be a hoot, but it is required to bring that window into compliance. From the looks of it, it probably was 44" or less from the top of the stairs to the window.

Just thinking out loud here.... but anyone who would take the time to put the stairs there, has some idea of the egress requirements. I would certainly want to know what the window measured before saying it was too small.

My bet it was just big'nuff. But, like I said it needs to have been measured.

Richard

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Richard Rushing, HCRI
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