§ 1117-13. Lighting of Exits.

1117-13.1 General: Except as provided in § 1117-13.2 CBC, the exits of all multiple dwellings, including exterior open spaces to or through which exits lead, shall be provided with light as follows:

(1)

A level of not less than three foot candles of illumination measured at floor level shall be provided at all times during which the floor area served by such exit is occupied.

(2)

Where the required illumination is provided by artificial means, the owner or person in control shall maintain not less than one approved light at each floor in each stairhall and public hallway, and shall provide additional approved lights when necessary for safety.

1117-13.2 Nontransient residential buildings: In nontransient residential buildings not more than three stories in height, where the entire exit can be illuminated by any person at any floor at any time, the lights are required to be kept burning only from sunset until midnight.

1117-13.3 Artificial lights: If artificial lights are provided and then become extinguished without the knowledge or consent of the owner or person in control, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be complied with if the lights are restored within a reasonable time.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 67-1996, eff. Apr. 5, 1996; a. Ord. No. 418-2010, § 29, eff. Nov. 24, 2010)