Section 400.4411. Natural light.

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(1) Every sleeping room occupied by residents shall have natural light from a source which is equal to not less than 8% of the floor area for that room. A skylight, louver, glass-blocked panel, or similar light-transmitting device shall not be counted for more than 50% of the required area in place of conventional windows and glass doors.

(2) Every habitable room shall have artificial light capable of providing not less than 20 footcandles of illumination at a height of 3 feet above the floor.

History: 1983 AACS.

                    
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