Brantford : Règlement no 465, art. 465.23.3(a) — Use - requirements No portion of a dwelling shall be used for residential occupancy unless

Use - requirements No portion of a dwelling shall be used for residential occupancy unless:

• the floors, walls and ceilings within a building and the exterior walls, roofs and any openings therein are watertight and reasonably free from dampness and drafts;
• (b) every habitable room, except a kitchen or bathroom contains one or more windows or skylights that:
• i. open directly to the outside air; and
• ii. have a total light transmitting area and openable ventilation area of not less than required by the Building Code;
• (c) all windows and skylights are:
• i. glazed or fitted with an appropriate transparent material;
• ii. provided with hardware and locking devices;
• iii. maintained in good working order and good repair; and
• iv. if required for ventilating purposes, capable of being easily opened and closed at all times;
• (d) an adequate and safe supply of potable water is provided and maintained at all times;
• (e) toilet, washing and other sanitary facilities are provided and maintained in accordance with the Building and Plumbing Codes.