[R.O. 2007 §16-86; Ord. No. 3761 §5(6), 4-6-1970]
A basement habitable room or basement dwelling unit shall meet the other provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2007 §16-87; Ord. No. 3761 §5, 4-6-1970]
No room in any basement in an existing building shall be used for habitable purposes unless such room is being used for habitable purposes on April 6, 1970, and the provisions of this Part 6 of Article II of Chapter 515 of this Code, are complied with.
[R.O. 2007 §16-88; Ord. No. 3761 §5(1), 4-6-1970]
The ceiling of any basement room used for habitable purposes shall be at least seven (7) feet, six (6) inches high and shall be at least three (3) feet, six (6) inches above the surface or ground outside of or adjoining the room.
[R.O. 2007 §16-89; Ord. No. 3761 §5(2), 4-6-1970]
There shall be appurtenant to any basement room used for habitable purposes the use of a bathroom, properly vented to the outside air, in compliance with Section 515.210.
[R.O. 2007 §16-90; Ord. No. 3761 §5(3), 4-6-1970]
The required minimum window area for any room used for habitable purposes in a basement shall be entirely above the finished elevation of the adjoining ground.
[R.O. 2007 §16-91; Ord. No. 3761 §5(4), 4-6-1970]
The floor of any basement room used for habitable purposes shall be waterproof and dampproof.
[R.O. 2007 §16-92; Ord. No. 3761 §5(5), 4-6-1970]
Any basement room used for habitable purposes shall be well drained and dry.