§ 5-243. Same—Ingress and egress.  


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  • Every public hall and common stairway located in a structure used for human habitation and which is used primarily for ingress and egress in connection with two or more dwelling units or rooming units shall be supplied with a proper amount of natural light or lighting facilities controllable by the occupants of the structure and be available at all times. Such light shall not be less than five footcandles measured in the darkest portions of normally traveled stairs and passageways during the darkest hours of the day.

(Ord. No. 2008-16, § 2(178), 10-8-2008)