301.1 (3.1) Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms, general. Certain terms, abbreviations, and acronyms are defined in the Chapter for the purposes of this code. These definitions are applicable to all sections and chapters of this code.
Terms that are not defined herein, but that are defined in standards that are referenced herein (Informative Note: e.g., ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1), shall have the meanings as defined in those standards.
Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the currently adopted editions of the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, National Electrical Code, or the Uniform Plumbing Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
Other terms that are not defined shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Ordinarily accepted meanings shall be based on American standard English language usage, as documented in an approved unabridged dictionary.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)