§ 9-198. Ceiling heights.

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The height of all ceilings shall comply with the requirements for dwellings as set forth in the building code, except that habitable rooms or spaces shall have an average ceiling height of seven (7) feet, six (6) inches, and no portion of any room having a ceiling height of less than five (5) feet shall be included in computing the minimum areas specified elsewhere in this article. All ceilings may be furred down to seven (7) feet if the required ceiling is maintained in at least two-thirds of the room or space. Attic spaces shall not be used for habitable purposes unless the ceiling heights meet this requirement.

(Code 1953, § 48-33; Ord. No. C-74-72, § 1, 7-2-74)

                    
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