Every dwelling unit shall have at least one unobstructed means of egress that leads to a public street or alley either directly or through a court or yard. Every dwelling unit located on the second or higher story shall have a least two such exists. Passage to a dwelling unit’s exit(s) shall not lead through any other dwelling until or through a space that might reasonably be locked by anyone who is not a member of the household. Provided, that dual egress shall not be required in structures that are of fireproof condition as defined in the adopted Building Codes. Any basement bedroom shall have a minimum of two exits, if one exit is a window it shall be at least five and seven-tenths square feet of clear opening and no more than 44 inches above the floor.
(Prior Code, § 157.030)