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(a) Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly outdoors which can easily be opened or such other device as will adequately light and ventilate the room, provided that if connected to a room or area used seasonally, then adequate light and ventilation must be possible through this inner connection.
(b) Every bathroom, water closet compartment and kitchen shall comply with the light and ventilation requirement for habitable rooms contained in subsection (a) hereof, except that no window or skylight shall be required in such rooms if they are equipped with a ventilation system in working order and which system is approved by the Commissioner.
(Ord. 135-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
(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.)
(a) No cellar space shall be used or let for use as a separate habitable dwelling or rooming unit. 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.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) hereof, no basement or cellar space shall be used as a dwelling unit unless:
(1) The floor and walls are impervious to leakage of underground and surface runoff water and sealed against dampness.
(2) Any liquid, solid or gaseous fuel-consuming central heating equipment that may be located therein shall be completely enclosed by fireproof partitions and any ingress or egress to any area of basement occupancy shall not be through the room containing such heating equipment.
(c) Ceiling heights for basement occupancy shall be in accordance with Section 1745.08 (b).
(Ord. 135-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
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