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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.)
(a) Every inside and outside stair or step shall have reasonably uniform risers and treads.
(b) Structurally sound handrails shall be provided on any set of steps containing more than three risers.
(c) Porches and/or balconies located more than three feet above ground level shall have structurally sound protective handrails at least thirty inches high. If porches and balconies are unenclosed, handrails shall be provided with balusters, or approved equal, and spaced in a manner sufficient to provide safety for the occupants.
(d) Exterior walks and steps shall be provided for all weather access to the dwelling or dwelling unit and constructed so as to provide safety, and reasonable durability. The following conditions constitute a defective access walk:
(1) Adjoining sections of walks, or portions thereof, whose edges differ vertically by two inches or more (commonly called stub toes).
(2) Sections of walks having disintegrated or deteriorated areas which result in uneven surfaces differing vertically by two inches or more, primarily in the area of the block that gets the most use.
(3) Any section of walk broken into two or more pieces which results in uneven surfaces differing vertically by two inches or more.
(4) Sections of any walk having a transverse slope in excess of five-eighths inch per horizontal foot.
(5) The surface of walks which vary from a uniform plane by three-fourths inch or more.
(6) Lawn area that protrudes above the level of the access walks or driveway and results in the impoundment of water to a depth of one-half inch or more on the walk or driveway.
(Ord. 135-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
(a) Except for unremodeled pre-existing rooms where considered of adequate size and arrangement for the intended function, no person shall occupy or let to be occupied any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, unless there is compliance with the requirements of this section.
(b) The maximum density of occupancy of any dwelling unit by persons shall not exceed either:
(1) One person for each 150 square feet of total habitable room area, except that there shall be at least 100 square feet of total habitable room area for each additional occupancy, or
(2) A total number of persons equal to two times the number of its habitable rooms.
(c) Not more than one family, plus two occupants unrelated to the family, except for guests or domestic employees, shall occupy a dwelling unit unless it meets the requirements as set forth in Chapter 1761.
(d) In every dwelling unit of two or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least seventy square feet of floor space for the first occupant, and at least forty square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereof.
(Ord. 135-15. Passed 3-31-15.)