Concrete Basements

Habitable Room Sizes & Ceiling Heights

Habitable rooms shall have an area of no less than 70 s.f. and shall not be less than 7 feet in any dimension. Habitable rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and laundry rooms shall have a minimum ceiling height of 7'-0". Finished box-outs for structural or decorative beams, ductwork, plumbing and electrical systems shall have a minimum clearance of 6'-6", with a spacing of not less than 4'-0" on center.

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