§ 6-116. Windows.

All windows shall be maintained in good condition and meet the following requirements:

(1)

Every habitable room shall have at least one window facing an exterior yard or shall be provided with approved artificial light.

(2)

Every bathroom and toilet compartment shall comply with the light requirements for habitable rooms as required by subsection (1) of this section, unless the bathrooms or toilet compartments are equipped with approved artificial light and an appropriate ventilation system.

(3)

Every window required for ventilation or emergency escape shall be capable of being easily opened and held open by window hardware. Any installed storm windows on windows required for emergency escape shall be capable of being easily opened from the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge or effort.

(4)

All windows that are designed to open and are easy to access from the outside must be able to be securely latched from the inside.

(5)

Every window shall be substantially weather tight, shall be kept in sound condition and repair for its intended use, and every window sash shall be fully supplied with glass window panes without open cracks and holes.

(Ord. No. 1533, § 1(Exh. A), 8-12-2014)