Under the housing code, the minimum living space for the first occupant is how many square feet?

• A. 150
• B. 100
• C. 200
• D. 250

Answer: (A)

Minimum habitable space is what the housing code requires for a dwelling to be considered suitable for living. For the first occupant, the baseline is 150 square feet. This size helps ensure there’s enough room for basic daily activities and safe, comfortable movement within the unit. If more people live in the dwelling, additional space is needed, but the question focuses on the minimum for the first occupant, which is 150 square feet. The other options are either below the required minimum or simply larger than the minimum, with 200 or 250 still meeting the rule but not changing the fact that 150 is the minimum.