For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. A residence with at least one dwelling unit, as set forth in I.C. 22-12-1-4(a)(1)(B) and I.C. 22-12-1-5(a)(1).
HOTELS and MOTELS. Buildings or structures kept, maintained, used, advertised or held out to the public as inns or places where sleeping accom- modations are furnished for hire for transient guests.
OWNER. A person having control or custody of any building covered by this chapter.
PERSON. An individual, corporation, partnership, association or other legal entity.
SEASONALLY OCCUPIED DWELLINGS. Hotels and motels open to the public for occupancy by guests only during any period of time between April 15 and October 15 each year.
SINGLE-LEVEL DWELLINGS. All single-level (no more than one level above ground) hotels and motels that have no interior corridors and whose individual rooms have exterior exits.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A device which senses visible or invisible particles of combustion and conforms to the minimum standards for type, components and maintenance prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association.
(Prior Code, § 92.01)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see I.C. 22-11-18-1