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# Understanding Residential Alternative Means Of Egress, Including Retractable Escape Ladders

> In this session, Barry Mezei of Safer Escape by Modum presents Understanding Residential Alternative Means Of Egress, Including Retractable Escape Ladders.

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In this session, Barry Mezei of Safer Escape by Modum presents Understanding Residential Alternative Means Of Egress, Including Retractable Escape Ladders. This webinar focuses on addressing critical life safety challenges in residential design by exploring reliable secondary means of egress beyond traditional prescriptive solutions.

## What you'll learn

* The importance of secondary means of egress in residential safety
* Limitations of traditional code-prescribed escape solutions
* How retractable escape ladders provide alternative egress options
* Design considerations for integrating life safety solutions into homes
* Best practices for improving occupant safety and code compliance

## Watch the recording

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  Watching the recording does not provide AIA continuing-education credit.
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## Webinar details

* **Date:** February 19, 2026
* **Presenter:** Barry Mezei
* **Partner:** [Safer Escape by Modum](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/safer-escape-by-modum-2b22d9cf88064f1b8631b08058e4)