Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.40 HOUSING STANDARDS
15.40.156 Basements used as habitable spaces.
No basement shall be used as habitable space
unless:
A. The floor and walls are of waterproof
construction.
B. The total window area, total openable area and ceiling
height are in accordance with the regulations of this chapter, except when some
other devices as approved by the village inspector affording adequate
ventilation and humidity control are supplied and which are capable of supplying
outside air at a rate of not less than ten cubic feet per minute per
occupant.
C. The required minimum window area of every habitable room
is entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining such window area, not
including window wells, stairwells and accessways. (Ord. 1977-14 § 5-6,
1977)