§ 171.101 MEANS OF EGRESS.
   (A)   General. A safe, continuous, and unobstructed means of egress shall be provided from the interior of a building to the exterior at a street, yard, court, or passageway leading to a public open area at grade.
   (B)   Direct exit. Every dwelling unit and rooming unit shall have access directly to the outside or to a common area that leads directly to the outside.
   (C)   Fire escapes. All fire escapes shall be in good working condition and be structurally sound.
   (D)   Emergency escape. Every sleeping room shall have emergency egress in accordance with the Construction Codes.
   (E)   Exit doors. All doors in the means of egress required by division (A) above shall be easily opened from the interior side.
   (F)   Exit signs. If exit signs are required, they shall be illuminated and visible in accordance with the Construction Codes.
(2004 Code, § 141-31) (Ord. 70, passed 9-29-1988)