Buildings, for the purpose of this Part 1, shall
be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows:
A. One- and two-family dwellings: buildings containing
one or two dwelling units with a maximum of one lodger in each such
dwelling unit.
[Amended 8-1-2011 by L.L. No. 3-2011]
B. Multiple dwellings:
(1) Building units containing three or more dwelling units.
(2) Apartment houses and apartment hotels.
(4) Buildings with sleeping accommodations for more than
five persons used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or
sorority house, or for similar uses.
C. Accessory structures: garages, carports and similar-type
structures on residential premises.
[Amended 6-1-1976 by L.L. No. 1-1976]
A. Safe, continuous and unobstructed exits shall be provided
from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade
level.
B. Exits shall be arranged, constructed and proportioned
so that occupants may escape safely from the building in case of emergency.
C. In one- and two-family dwellings, in addition to a
primary exit from the building, there shall be provided a secondary
exit or, in lieu thereof, one or more exit openings for emergency
use.
D. In multiple dwellings, approved exits shall be provided.
Approval of the same shall be issued only by the Building Inspector
or his deputy.