No basement space shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit unless approved by the Building Official subject to the following provisions:
(A) The floor and walls are impervious to leakage of underground and surface runoff water and are insulated against dampness.
(B) The total of window area in each room is equal to at least minimum window area sizes as required in § 151.106 of this chapter.
(C) The required minimum window area is located entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining the window area.
(D) The total of openable window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum as required under § 151.106 of this chapter, except where there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventilation and approved by the Building Official.
(E) The room or unit, and access thereto, are protected and separated from any adjacent heating, incinerating or other hazardous facilities. Basement space may, however, be used as a recreation room or workroom where it complies with requirements in this section, and has adequate lighting, ventilation, and means of egress as approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 1965-O-2, passed 1-19-65)