(A) Ceiling Heights.
(1) Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches except as otherwise permitted in §§ 14-3-2-1 et seq. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet measured to the lowest part of the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than 48 inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at 48 inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of the deck supported by these members, provided that the bottom of the members is not less than 7 feet above the floor.
(2) If any room in the building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in only one-half the area thereof. No portion of the room measuring less than 5 feet from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.
(3) If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two-thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than 7 feet.
(B) Floor Space.
(1) Every dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof and at least 100 additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area.
(2) In every dwelling unit of two or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant shall contain at least 45 square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof.
(C) Width.
(1) No habitable room other than a kitchen shall be less than 7 feet in any dimension.
(2) Each toilet compartment stool shall be located in a clear space not less than 30 inches in width and clear space in front of the toilet compartment stool of not less than 24 inches shall be provided.
(D) Exception. Nothing in §§ 14-3-2-1 et seq. shall prohibit the use of an efficiency living unit within a multi-family dwelling meeting the following requirements:
(1) The unit shall have a living room of not less than 220 square feet of superficial floor area. An additional 100 square feet of superficial floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two occupants.
(2) The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
(3) The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
(4) The unit shall be provided with separate bathroom containing a toilet compartment, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
('74 Code, § 7-24-5A) (Ord. 34- 1986; Am. Ord. 2018-025)