Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-52
SAME—VENTILATION
Operative Text
Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight which can easily be opened, or such other device as will adequately ventilate the room. The total of openable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least 50 percent of the minimum window area size or minimum skylight-type window size, as required in the preceding section except where there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventilation. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-52 establishes that every habitable room must have a means of ventilation — either through openable windows or skylights, or through an alternative device that provides adequate airflow. When windows or skylights are used, the portion that can actually be opened must equal at least half of the minimum window or skylight area required by the preceding section. Rooms equipped with a qualifying alternative ventilation device may satisfy the requirement without meeting the openable-area threshold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15-52, compliant operators generally ensure that each habitable room in a rental unit contains either an openable window or skylight meeting the 50-percent openable-area standard, or an alternative ventilation device that demonstrably provides adequate airflow. Property managers typically document the type and condition of ventilation in each room during routine inspections to confirm ongoing compliance. Where mechanical or other alternative ventilation systems are installed in lieu of openable windows, operators generally verify that those systems meet the 'adequate ventilation' standard the ordinance requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-52 of the Bellevue Code gives occupants of habitable rooms the right to adequate ventilation, whether through openable windows, skylights, or an equivalent device. If a room lacks any functional means of ventilation as described in this provision, tenants may have grounds to raise that deficiency with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options — such as filing a complaint or raising a habitability concern — 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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