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approximateiF 12 square feet for the first bedroom plus 6 square feet for each additional bedroom. The space provided should be, if possible~ dl- vided into separate closets serving each bedroom and having one closet located so as to open-directly 0ff of a hall or living or dining room. No minimum ~lothes closet sp~ce shall be located within the kitchen. a. Where separate closets for each existing bedroom are not possible, a closet elsewhere within the living unit may be acceptable provided the minimum area is obta. ined and is reasonably accessible to the bedroom. Each living unit shall have a designated closet or ot~er suitable space with- in the unit or locked space elsewhere within the building or other structure on the property, convenientiy accessible, for general storage. The mini- mum volume of general storage space for each living unit shall be 100 cubic feet and should be appropriately increased for 3 or 4 bedroom living units. C. ~ulldin~ Planning--Non--Residential Uses. 1, .In non-residential buildings with mixed occupancy, all dwelling units shall comply with the regulations set forth in the residential sections of these standards. In all non-residential structures, there shall be provided at least two means of exit from each floor of occupancy. All stairways, passageways, and similar means of access between floors shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition, free of obstruction and capable of providing for the traffic load that may be imposed and capable of providing free unobstructe6 ingress and egress; they shall be provided in sufficient number and Inca- tion to meet the maximum travel distance, fire protection standards and other provisions of the Building Code. 3. An adequate number of toilet fixtures shall be provided in accordance with the occupancy loads of the Building Code, D. Structural--Residential, Non-Residential Uses. h Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soll without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. Any existing building showing sign.s of undue settiemeut shall have a soil test and written report made by a qualified and licensed engineer before any improvements to that structure are undertaken. The report shall be made available to the City I~uilding Department and to the AuthoritV Office. Z. Every foundatio~ and footing shall be properly constructed of masonry, concrete or steel materials, capable of supporting required loads and capable of preventing entrance of moisture, termites and vermin. All cornices, rustications, quoins, moldings, lintels, belt courses, sills, oriel windows, terracotta trim, pediments, parapetss awnings, marquees and similar projections sha/1 be kept in good repair and free from cracks and defects which may make them hazardous. 4. Framing for floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs shall be capable of sup- potting required loads and shall be maintained in good repair. Sagging of floors, fireplaces, partitions or stairs, and bulging of exterior walls shall be restored as near as practical, to an acceptably level or plumb position; and supported or braced so as to prevent a reoccurrence of these conditions. Every provided facility, piece of equipment, or utility, and every chim- BOOKBi?GPACE 135