Approved as applied to a material, device, or method of construction shall mean approved by the Building Commissioner under the provisions of this code, or approved by other authority designated by law to give approval in the matter in question.
"BASEMENT." That portion of a building which is partly below and partly above grade, and having at least one-half its height above grade (see "Cellar").
"BUILDING CODE." The building code officially adopted by the legislative body of this jurisdiction, or such other code as may be officially designated by the legislative body of the jurisdiction for the regulation of construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures.
"BUILDING COMMISSIONER." The official designated by the jurisdiction to enforce building, zoning or similar laws, or his duly authorized representative.
"CELLAR." That portion of a building which is partly or completely below grade, and having at least one-half its height below grade (see "Basement").
CENTRAL HEATING. The heating system permanently installed and adjusted so as to provide the distribution of heat to all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments from a source outside of these rooms.
CODE OFFICIAL. The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, who shall be the City Building Commissioner or any duly authorized representative.
CONDEMN. To adjudge unfit for use or occupancy.
CONDEMNATION. The act of judicially condemning.
DWELLINGS.
One-family dwelling: A building containing one dwelling unit.
Two-family dwelling: A building containing two dwelling units.
Multi-family apartment house: A building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units and not classified as a one or two-family dwelling.
DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The official designated herein or otherwise charged with the responsibilities of administering this code, or his authorized representative.
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS. The open space on the premises and on adjoining property under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poison spraying, fumigating, trapping, or by any other approved pest elimination methods.
FAMILY. An individual or married couple and the children thereof with not more than two other persons related directly to the individual or married couple by blood or marriage; or a group of not more than five unrelated (excluding servants) persons, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
GARBAGE. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
HABITABLE SPACE. Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas are not considered habitable space.
HOTEL. Any building containing six or more quest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
INFESTATION. The presence, within or contiguous to, a structure or premises of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
LET FOR OCCUPANCY OR LET. To permit possession or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, building or structure by a person who shall be legal owner or not be the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, agreement or licensee, or pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of land.
MAINTENANCE. Conformance of a building and its facilities to the code under which the building was constructed.
MOTEL. A hotel as defined in this code.
MULTIFAMILY (MULTIPLE) DWELLINGS. See "Dwellings."
OCCUPANT. Any person over one year of age (including owner or operator) living and sleeping in a dwelling unit or having actual possession of said dwelling or rooming unit.
OPENABLE AREA. That part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors.
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure or premises which are let or offered for occupancy.
OWNER. Any person, agent, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property.
PERSON. Includes a corporation or co-partnership as well as an individual.
PLUMBING. The practice, materials, and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances within the scope of the plumbing code.
PLUMBING FIXTURE. A receptacle or device which is either permanently or temporarily connected to the water distribution system of the premises, and demands a supply of water therefrom; or discharges used water, liquid-borne waste materials, or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage system of the premises; or which requires both a water supply connection and a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
PREMISES. A lot, plot or parcel of land including the buildings or structures thereon.
RENOVATION. A building and its facilities made to conform to present day minimum standards of sanitation, fire and life safety.
RENTAL UNIT. A rented dwelling unit or rooming unit.
RESIDENCE BUILDING. A building in which sleeping accommodations or sleeping accommodations and cooking facilities as a unit are provided; except when classified as an institution under the building code.
RUBBISH. Combustible and non-combustible waste materials, except garbage, and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials.
STRUCTURE. That which is built, constructed, or used for rental residential occupancy or use and includes, but is not limited to, buildings, manufactured homes, fences, fire escapes, stairways, and railings.
SUPPLIED. Installed, furnished or provided by the owner or operator.
VENTILATION. The process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space.
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MECHANICAL. Ventilation by power-driven devices.
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NATURAL. Ventilation by opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvers, or stacks without wind driven devices.
WORKMANLIKE. Whenever the words "workmanlike state of maintenance and repair" are used in this code, they shall mean that such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably skillful manner.
YARD. An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building extending along the entire length of a street, or rear or interior lot line.
Whenever the words "multi-family dwelling," "residence building," "dwelling unit," or "premises" are used in this code, they shall be construed as though they were followed by words, "or any part thereof."
(Ord. 12, passed - -96)