Buildings occupied in whole or in part, as defined
in this chapter, shall comply with the requirements hereinafter set
forth concerning occupancy, size, light and ventilation in order to
provide a safe and healthful environment.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993; 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993]
A. In dwelling units, the maximum number of occupants
shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the floor
areas of habitable space, as follows: one occupant per room having
floor area of at least 100 but less than 120 square feet, two occupants
per room having floor area of at least 120 but less than 180 square
feet and three occupants per room having floor area of 180 or more
square feet.
B. The use of any room for sleeping purposes by more
than two adults is prohibited. Children aged four to 12 years, inclusive,
shall be counted as one-half (1/2) an adult person. For each adult
permitted to occupy a room, one child under the age of four years
may also sleep in the room.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993; 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993]
It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes
any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993; 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993]
A. Habitable space shall be provided with natural light
through one or more windows, skylights, transparent or translucent
panels or any combinations thereof that face directly on legal open
spaces at least six inches above the adjoining finished grade, or
are above a roof. The amount of light shall be equivalent to that
transmitted through clear glass equal in area to 10% of the floor
area of the habitable space.
B. Habitable space shall be provided with artificial
light.
C. Habitable space shall be provided with natural ventilation
through openable parts of windows or other openings in exterior walls
that face legal open spaces above the adjoining finished grade or
above a roof or through openable parts of skylights, providing total
clear ventilation area equal to not less than 5% of the total floor
area of each habitable space.