§ 156.56 MEANS OF EGRESS.
   (A)   General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress shall be provided from the interior of a structure to the exterior at a street, or to a yard, court, or passageway leading to a public open area at grade.
   (B)   Direct exits. Every rental unit shall have access directly to the outside or to a public corridor, and every sleeping room shall have an approved direct means of egress to the outside.
   (C)   Locked doors. All doors in the required means of egress shall be readily openable from the inner side without the use of keys. Exits from dwelling units, hotel units, lodging units, and dormitory units shall not lead through other such units, or through toilet rooms or bathrooms.
   (D)   Fire escapes. All required fire escapes shall be maintained in working condition and be structurally sound.
   (E)   Exit signs. If required, all exit signs shall be illuminated and visible.
(Ord. 27-92, passed 9-14-92)