(A) Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors for adequate ventilation. At least one window in every habitable room shall be of a size and location to allow egress by an average adult in the event of fire or other emergency.
(B) Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight which can easily be opened, or other device as will adequately ventilate the room. The total openable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least 45% of the minimum window area size or minimum skylight type window size as required, or shall have other approved, equivalent ventilation.
(C) Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms, except that no window or skylight shall be required in adequately ventilated bathrooms and water closet rooms equipped with an approved ventilation system.
(D) All windows and doors opening to the outside shall be adequately screened unless the room is served by an approved ventilating system. Screens shall fit openings snugly, and the screen mesh shall not be torn or otherwise defective.
(E) Screens shall not be permanently fixed to the window frame or sash.
(F) In bathrooms containing more than one water closet, the window area shall be at least three square feet of glazed area. Where adequate windows cannot be provided, metal ducts with at least 72 square inches in open area and extending from the ceiling through the roof, or mechanical ventilation to the outside, shall be provided.
(G) Every public hall and inside stairway in every multifamily dwelling or place of habitation shall be adequately lighted at all times with an illumination of at least three footcandles per square foot in the darkest portion of the normally traveled stairs and passageways.
(H) All windows in dwellings and rooming-houses opening to the outside shall be reasonably weather-tight and shall have operable locks. If the windows in a lodging establishment are designed to open to the outside, the windows shall be reasonably weather-tight and shall have operable locks.
(I) Window bars, grills or other impediments to escape in case of fire shall not be permitted at habitable room windows, except as permitted by the State Building Code.
(Ord. passed 11-18-2021)