No basement shall be used for living purposes unless:
(a) The floors and walls are substantially watertight;
(b) The total window area, total openable area and ceiling height are in accordance with this Housing Code;
(c) The required minimum window area of every habitable room is entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining such window area, not including stair wells or accessways.
(d) No room or space in the basement of any dwelling shall be used as a sleeping room or kitchen facility.
(Ord. 2022-95. Passed 11-28-22.)