Rule 15-16-1-48.19.8 - Basement1. The basement shall be considered as a story if one-half (1/2) or more of its clear height is above the average elevation of the ground adjoining the building on all sides.2. No resident shall be housed on any floor that is below ground level.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.19.8
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