§ 56-215. Occupancy of dwelling units below grade.  


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  • No space located partially or totally below grade shall be used as a habitable room of a dwelling unit unless all environmental, health and safety features required of habitable rooms above grade are provided. Two approved exits shall be provided or an approved smoke detector shall be provided at the first floor level near the single exit opening.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.42; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)