Mascoutah — Ch. 29 Art. III Environmental Requirements (Property Maintenance) § 29-3-46
Minimum ceiling heights
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Habitable rooms shall have a clear ceiling height over the minimum area required by this Code at not less than seven feet (2.13m), except that those portions of an attic or top half-story floor area having a clear ceiling height of five feet (1.52m) or more may be included if at least one-third of such floor area has a clear ceiling height of not less than seven feet (2.13m). In calculating the floor area of such rooms, only those portions of the floor area of the room having a clear ceiling height of five feet (1,524mm) or more may be included.
Mascoutah Ch. 29 Art. III § 29-3-46 establishes minimum ceiling height standards for habitable rooms. In most cases, the clear ceiling height must be at least seven feet over the room's required minimum floor area. Attic or top half-story spaces get a modified calculation: areas with at least five feet of clearance may count toward floor area, but only if at least one-third of the total floor area reaches the seven-foot minimum.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 29-3-46, compliant operators ensure that any room designated as habitable meets the seven-foot clear ceiling height requirement over the required minimum area. When finishing attic or top half-story spaces as habitable rooms, property managers typically verify that at least one-third of the floor area achieves the full seven-foot clearance before counting lower-ceiling portions toward the floor area calculation. Keeping documentation of ceiling measurements during construction or renovation helps demonstrate compliance with this provision during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29-3-46 of Mascoutah's Property Maintenance Code gives occupants a baseline expectation that habitable rooms will meet minimum ceiling height standards, including specific rules for attic and top half-story spaces. If a rented room appears to fall short of these requirements, tenants may raise the issue with the local code enforcement or property maintenance authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a potential violation of § 29-3-46 might factor into habitability concerns or other available remedies.
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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