(a) Habitable Spaces.
(1) Every habitable space shall have at least one window of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court. The minimum total glazed area for every habitable space shall be eight percent (8%) of the floor area of such room. Wherever walls or other portions of a structure face a window of any room and such obstructions are located less than three feet (914 mm) from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors nor to a court and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area for the room.
(2) Exception: Where natural light for rooms or spaces without exterior glazing areas is provided through an adjoining room, the unobstructed opening to the adjoining room shall be at least 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 25 square feet (2.33 m square). The exterior glazing area shall be based on the total floor area being served.
(b) Common Halls and Stairways. Every common hall and stairway in residential dwellings, other than in one-and two-family dwellings, shall be lighted at all times with at least a 60-watt standard incandescent light bulb for each two hundred square feet (19 m square) of floor area or equivalent illumination, provided that the spacing between lights shall not be greater than thirty feet (9144 mm). In other than residential dwellings, means of egress, including exterior means of egress by stairways, shall be illuminated at all times the portion of the building served by the means of egress is occupied, with a minimum of 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at floors, landings and treads.
(c) Other Spaces. All other spaces shall be provided with natural or artificial light sufficient to permit the maintenance of sanitary condition, and the safe occupancy of the space and utilization of the appliances, equipment and fixtures.
(Ord. 04-36. Passed 1-18-05.)