CHAPTER 1347
Light, Ventilation and Space
1347.01   Scope.
1347.02   Responsibility.
1347.03   Light.
1347.04   Ventilation.
1347.05   Dwelling unit limitations.
1347.06   Space requirements.
 
 
1347.01 SCOPE.
   The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for the light, ventilation and space for the occupancy of a structure. All light, ventilation and space conditions shall comply with the requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)
1347.02 RESPONSIBILITY.
   The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such light and ventilation and space conditions in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy or use any premises which does not comply with the following requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)
1347.03 LIGHT.
   (a)   General. All spaces or rooms shall be provided sufficient light so as not to endanger health and safety.
   (b)   Habitable Rooms. Every habitable room shall have at least one window of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court. The minimum total window area, measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be eight percent (8%) of the floor area of such room, except in kitchens when artificial light may be provided in accordance with the provisions of the applicable building code.
   (c)   Common Halls and Stairways. Every common hall and stairway in every building, other than one-family dwellings, shall be adequately lighted at all times with an illumination of at least a 100 watt light bulb. Such illumination shall be provided throughout the normally traveled stairs and passageways.
   (d)   Other Spaces. All other spaces shall be provided with natural or artificial light of sufficient intensity and so distributed as to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions, and the safe use of the space and appliances, equipment and fixtures.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)
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