(a) All dwelling units shall meet the minimum standards for light and ventilation set forth in this section to be in compliance with this Housing Code.
(b) Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing outdoors. However, when a habitable room is connected to a room or area used seasonally (such as a porch), adequate daylight must be possible through this inter- connection. All window sashes shall be glazed and provided with suitable hardware, and shall be made to open to the extent of not less than four percent of the floor area of such room, unless an approved mechanical ventilation system is installed.
(c) Every bathroom or water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in this chapter, except that no window shall be required in adequately ventilated and lighted bathrooms and water closet compartments that are equipped with an approved mechanical ventilation system.
(d) Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with window and door screens where deemed necessary by the Health Commissioner. Every basement window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a basement which might provide an entry for rodents, shall have a screen or other device that will effectively prevent their entrance.
(Ord. 26-95. Passed 9-25-95.)