Duplex with no Back Door

[Greg Myroth]

I found a nice three bedroom duplex in Peoria built around 1970 that I am interested in buying. The numbers work out and the seller is retiring so the price is right and he is motivated. The duplex is pretty well updated and is brick so relatively low maintenance.  My concern is the building has no back doors.  I don't recall seeing a home without a backdoor.  I am curious what everyone things about that.  Is a code violation?  Will it affect resale value?  Any other thoughts? Is this something to be concerned about?

Thanks,

Greg

[Carrie Carlton]

I had a similar concern here in Nashville. I contacted the fire marshals office and told me what was and wasn't allowed.