For the purpose of this subchapter, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this subchapter or as specified in the Building Code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's New World Dictionary, Third College Edition, shall be considered as providing ordinary accepted meanings.
BUILDING CODE. The International Building Code, 2000 Edition, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
ELECTRICAL CODE. The National Electric Code (NEC), as adopted by this jurisdiction.
HOT WATER. Hot water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than 110°F.
NUISANCE.
(1) Any public nuisance known at common law or in equity jurisprudence or as defined elsewhere in this code;
(2) Any attractive nuisance which may prove detrimental to children whether in a building, or the premises of a building, or upon an unoccupied lot. This includes any abandoned wells, shafts, basements or excavations; abandoned refrigerators and motor vehicles; or any structurally unsound fences or structures; or any lumber, trash fences, debris, or vegetation which may prove a hazard for inquisitive minors;
(3) Whatever is dangerous to human life or is detrimental to health, as determined by the Building Official or his or her designee;
(4) Overcrowding a room with occupants;
(5) Insufficient ventilation or illumination;
(6) Inadequate or unsanitary sewage or plumbing facilities;
(7) Uncleanliness, as determined by the Building Official; and/or
(8) Whatever renders air, food, or drink unwholesome or detrimental to the health of human beings, as determined by the Building Official.
(1973 Code, § 9-603) (Ord. 710, passed 6-7-2001)