Ordinance 2334-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

8. Whatever renders air, food or drink unwholesome or detrimental to the health of human beings, as determined by the health officer. M. Plumbing Code. "Plumbing Code" is the Plumbing Code, as adopted by the City. N. State Energy Code. "State Energy Code" is the Energy Code as adopted by the City. 0. Violations Hearing Examiner. "Violations hearing examiner" is the City's violations hearing examiner as set forth in Chapter 1.20 EMC. Section 10: Location on Property. All buildings shall be located with respect to property lines and to other buildings on the same property as required by the Building Code. Section 11: Yards and Courts A. Scope. This section shall apply to yards and courts having required window openings therein. B. Yards. Every yard shall not be less than 3 feet(914 mm) in width for one- and two- story buildings. For buildings more than two stories in height, the minimum width of the yard shall be increased at the rate of 1 foot (305 mm) for each additional story. Where yards completely surround the building, the required width may be reduced by 1 foot (305 mm). For buildings exceeding 14 stories in height , the required width of yard shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories. C. Courts. Every court shall not be less than 3 feet(914 mm) in width. Courts having windows opening on opposite sides shall not be less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in width. Courts bounded on three or more sides by the walls of the building shall not be less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in length unless bounded on one end by a public way or yard. For buildings more than two stories in height, the court shall be increased 1 foot (305 mm) in width and 2 feet(610 mm) in length for each additional story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories in height, the required dimensions shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories. Adequate access shall be provided to the bottom of all courts for cleaning purposes. Every court more than two stories in height shall be provided with a horizontal air intake at the bottom not less than 10 square feet (0.93 m2) in area and leading to the exterior of the building unless abutting a yard or public way. The construction of the air intake shall be as required for the court walls of the building,but in no case shall be less than one- hour fire-resistive. Section 12: Room Dimensions A. Ceiling Heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm) except as otherwise permitted in this section. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments may have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm)measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than 48 inches (1219 mm) on center, ceiling height 6