Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-53
SAME—BATHROOMS; TOILET ROOMS
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Every bathroom, toilet room and other similar rooms shall have a window area of not less than three square feet. Every bathroom and toilet room shall comply with the light and ventilation requirements for habitable rooms contained in the preceding section, except that no window shall be required in adequately ventilated bathrooms and toilet rooms equipped with an adequate ventilation system which will completely change the air every seven minutes and which is kept in continuous operation when occupied. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-53, every bathroom and toilet room must have a window area of at least three square feet and must meet the same light and ventilation standards required for habitable rooms. There is an exception: if a bathroom or toilet room is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system that fully exchanges the air every seven minutes and runs continuously while the space is occupied, a window is not required. This rule sets a baseline for air quality and light in these spaces within residential properties in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Bellevue generally ensure that each bathroom and toilet room either has a window of at least three square feet meeting the light and ventilation standards referenced in Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-53, or is equipped with a mechanical ventilation system that fully cycles the air every seven minutes and operates continuously during occupancy. Compliant operators document the specifications of any mechanical ventilation systems used in lieu of windows to demonstrate that the air-exchange rate meets the standard. Routine maintenance of ventilation equipment is typically part of keeping the property in conformance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-53 establishes that tenants are entitled to bathrooms and toilet rooms with adequate light and ventilation, whether provided by a qualifying window or a continuously operating mechanical ventilation system that exchanges air every seven minutes. If a bathroom or toilet room appears to lack both a compliant window and a functioning ventilation system, tenants may consider documenting the condition and contacting the appropriate Bellevue municipal code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit does not appear to meet this standard.
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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