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CHAPTER 1371
Light, Ventilation and Heating Standards
1371.01   Conformity required.
1371.02    Windows or ventilating systems.
1371.03    Light and ventilation of bathrooms.
1371.04    Heating facilities required.
1371.05    Electrical and service equipment.
1371.06    Lighting halls and stairs.
1371.07    Screens required.
1371.08    Screening basement windows.
1371.99    Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Windows, doors and hatchways - see BLDG. 1375.03
   1371.01 CONFORMITY REQUIRED.
   No person shall occupy as owner or permit another to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)
   1371.02 WINDOWS OR VENTILATING SYSTEMS.
   Every habitable room shall contain a window or windows, opening directly to the outside air, and facing a street, yard or other open space that meets the requirements of the Zoning Code. The total area of such window or windows shall not be less than fifteen percent of the floor area of such room. All window sash shall be glazed and provided with suitable hardware, and shall be made to open to the extent of not less than five percent of the floor area of such room unless an approved mechanical ventilating system is installed.
(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)
   1371.03 LIGHT AND VENTILATION OF BATHROOMS.
   Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in this chapter, except that no window shall be required in adequately ventilated and lighted bathrooms and water closet compartments, equipped with an approved mechanical ventilation system.
(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19- 55.)
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