When used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning, be defined as follows.
BASIC STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. The parts of a building which provide the principal strength, stability, integrity, shape, and safety of the building, including but not limited to plates, studs, joists, rafters, stringers, stairs, sub-flooring, flooring, sheathing, lathing, roofing, siding, window frames, door frames, porches, railings, eaves, chimneys, flashing, masonry, and all other essential components.
BUILDING. Any structure, place, or any other construction built for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind or any part of such structure, shelter, or property.
CITY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The City of Asheboro Chief Building Inspector or the City of Asheboro Code Enforcement Officer.
NONRESIDENTIAL. Any building or portion of a building occupied or intended to be occupied, in whole
or in part, for a use other than a dwelling, home, residing place, living space, or sleeping space for one or more human beings, either permanently or transiently.
OCCUPANT. Any person who is a tenant or has actual possession of a nonresidential building or part thereof.
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care, or control of a nonresidential building or part thereof.
OWNER. Any person who alone or jointly and severally with others shall have:
(1) Title in fee simple to any nonresidential building, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) Charge, care, or control of any nonresidential building as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and with any rules, regulations, and orders adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he or she were the owner.
PARTIES IN INTEREST. All individuals, associations, and corporations who have interests of record in a nonresidential building and any who are in possession thereof.
PREMISES. Any lot or parcel of land inclusive of any building or improvements located thereon.
SAFE. A condition that is not likely to do harm to humans or to real or personal property.
STRUCTURALLY SOUND. Substantially free from flaw, defect, decay, or deterioration to the extent that the building or structural member is capable of adequately or safely accomplishing the purpose for which it was intended or designed.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or placed upon a property which is supported by the ground or which is supported by any other structure, except a currently operable licensed vehicle.
UNSAFE. A condition which is reasonably likely to do harm to humans or to real or personal property if not corrected or stopped.
VACANT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE. Any building designed for the storage of goods or equipment in connection with manufacturing processes, which has not been used for that purpose for at least one year and has not been converted to another use.
VACANT MANUFACTURING FACILITY. Any building previously used for the lawful production or manufacturing of goods, which has not been used for that purpose for at least one year and has not been converted to another use.
(Ord. 22 ORD 12-14, passed 12-4- 14)