§ 152.036  BASEMENT ROOMS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit any room in any basement to be used to satisfy the habitable room requirements of § 152.035 unless the basement meets all the applicable requirements of this subchapter, particularly with regard to ceiling height, window area and toilet facilities, and meets the following additional requirements.
   (A)   The lowest point of the ceiling shall be at least three feet and six inches above the surface of the ground immediately adjoining the room.
   (B)   The required minimum window area is entirely above ground level.
   (C)   The floors and walls shall be constructed in a manner to prevent the entry of moisture and so insulated so as to prevent the condensation of moisture within the room.
(Ord. 885, passed 1-2-1974; Am. Ord. 1102, passed 7-15-1986)  Penalty, see § 151.99