New Orleans |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. BUILDINGS, BUILDING REGULATIONS AND HOUSING STANDARDS |
Article IV. MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE |
Division 5. LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS—OCCUPIED PREMISES |
§ 26-197. Bedroom and living room requirements.
Every bedroom and living room shall comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Every living room shall contain at least 120 square feet and every bedroom shall contain a minimum of 70 square feet, and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet of floor area for each occupant thereof.
(2)
Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including, but not limited to, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling height and room width requirements of this article.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 25454, § 1, 8-22-13, eff. 9-1-13)