(A) Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for light, ventilation, and space for occupying a structure.
(B) Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain light, ventilation, and space conditions in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant, or permit another person to occupy, any premises that do not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(C) Alternative devices. In lieu of the means for natural light and ventilation herein prescribed, artificial light or mechanical ventilation complying with the state’s Construction Code Act, being 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 et seq., as amended, shall be permitted.
(Ord. 2010-3, passed 8-31-2010)