(a) Every dwelling unit shall have a safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to a safe and open space at ground level as required by the laws and regulations of the State and the City.
(b) A means of entrance shall be provided to each dwelling unit without trespassing upon adjoining property or passing through any part of another living unit.
(c) A required means of ingress and egress from a living unit shall not be through any part of another living unit or through an attached garage.
(d) All dwelling units shall be provided with a means of egress which leads to grade as follows:
(1) Single dwelling units must have at least one means of egress.
(2) Any dwelling unit where the tops of the window sills are fifteen feet or more above the average grade may have only one means of egress if an area of refuge has been provided. Buildings recently constructed under Part Thirteen-Building Code and/or the Ohio Building Code and/or the Residential Code of Ohio are exempt from this section.
(Ord. 135-15. Passed 3-31-15.)