Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-6-4
HALLWAY LIGHTING
Operative Text
Every public hall and stairway inside or outside of every two-family or multiple family dwelling shall be adequately lighted by natural or artificial light at all times so as to provide all parts thereof with at least ten foot-candles of light at the tread or floor level. Every public hall and stairway inside or structures containing not more than two dwelling units may be supplied with conveniently located light switches controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned on when needed instead of full-time lighting.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-6-4 establishes minimum lighting standards for common hallways and stairways in residential buildings. In buildings with three or more dwelling units, these shared spaces must maintain at least ten foot-candles of illumination at floor or tread level continuously, using either natural or artificial light. Buildings with no more than two dwelling units have a more flexible option: they may instead install conveniently placed light switches that allow occupants to activate adequate lighting as needed, rather than keeping lights on at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-6-4, operators of three-or-more-unit residential buildings generally ensure that all public halls and stairways — both interior and exterior — are continuously lit to a minimum of ten foot-candles measured at floor or tread level. Compliant operators routinely inspect and replace bulbs or fixtures to maintain that threshold without interruption. Owners of one- or two-unit structures have the option of meeting the standard through conveniently located light switches rather than continuous lighting, provided the switching arrangement makes adequate illumination readily accessible to occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-6-4 gives residents of multi-family buildings a right to continuously lit common hallways and stairways meeting at least ten foot-candles at floor level. If lighting in shared areas of a building with three or more units is consistently inadequate or absent, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the Park Ridge code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document lighting deficiencies and what local complaint or inspection processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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