§ 402 — Light
Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Building Codes, Part VII, Section 402
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Section 402. Light
402.1 Habitable spaces. Every habitable space must have at least 1 window facing directly to the outdoors or to an open court whose facing wall is at least 3 feet (914 mm) away. The minimum total glazed area for every habitable space must be 10% of the floor area of that space. Exception: Natural light for habitable spaces may be provided through an adjoining room if: 1. the unobstructed opening to the adjoining room is at least 8% of the floor area of the interior space, and 2. the glazed area providing natural light is at least 8% of the combined total floor area being served. 402.2 Common halls and stairways. {As in IPMC} 402.3 Other spaces. {As in IPMC}