Windows, doors and hatchways.
Columbus City Codes § 4525.02
in effect4525.02 - Windows, doors and hatchways.
Every window used for ventilation, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be substantially weathertight and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair. Every window not used for ventilation shall be kept in good repair.
No doorway shall be less than seventy-eight (78) inches in clear height or less than twenty-four (24) inches in width for each bathroom, thirty (30) inches in width for each habitable room or service door, twelve (12) inches in width for each closet, and thirty-two (32) inches in width to a public stairway or exit.
(Ord. 356-75.)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT45HOCO_CH4525SASARE_4525.02WIDOHAFetched: 10/27/2026
