15-4-050 Interpretation of terms.

   Where the meaning of any term of expression used in the fire regulations of this Code is disputed and is not defined therein, such definitions thereof as appear in the building regulations of this Code shall prevail and be conclusive.

(Prior code §  90-3)

ARTICLE II. GENERAL PROVISIONS (15-4-060 et seq.)

15-4-060 Transportation exemption.

   Nothing contained in this chapter, Article II of Chapter 15-16, Chapters 15-20, 15-24, 15-26 and 15-28 shall be construed as applying to the transportation of any article or thing shipped in conformity with regulations prescribed by the Department of Transportation, nor as applying to the military or naval forces of the United States.

(Prior code § 90-4; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 11-7-18, p. 88803, § 34)

15-4-070 Classification of buildings.

   All buildings and structures now existing or hereafter erected, altered or enlarged, shall be classified for the purposes of the fire regulations of this Code according to occupancy, use, and type of construction in accordance with Title 14B.

(Prior code § 90-5; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. VI, § 1)

15-4-080 Use or habitation of fire hazards.

   It shall be unlawful to continue the use of or occupy any building, structure or place which does not comply with those provisions of this Code which are intended to prevent a disastrous fire or loss of life in case of fire, until the changes, alterations, repairs or requirements found necessary to place the building in a safe condition shall have been made.

(Prior code §  90-6)

15-4-090 Dangerous buildings a nuisance.

   Any building, structure, enclosure, place or premises, perilous to life or property by reason of the construction of such building or structure or by reason of the condition or quantity of its contents, or the use of the building or its contents, or the use of the enclosure or the overcrowding at any time of persons therein, or by reason of deficiencies in such fire alarm or fire prevention equipment, as may be required by the fire regulations of this Code, or where conditions exist which would hamper or impede the fire department in combating a fire in or on the building, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and the fire commissioner is empowered and directed to cause any such nuisance to be abated.

(Prior code § 90-7; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 60)