No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the minimum requirements for light and ventilation as set forth in the building provisions of this code.
(A) Every public hall, stairway, and passageway in every multiple family building containing three or more dwelling units shall be adequately lighted at all times. Every public hall, stairway, and passageway in structures devoted solely to a multiple family building containing less than three dwelling units shall be supplied with a lighting system containing a minimum of a 60 watt bulb or equivalent and conveniently located light switches, in order to turn on such system as light is needed.
(B) During that portion of each year when the Building Official deems is necessary for protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have screens with spring or other self-closing devices; and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens.
(Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99