For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENT HOUSE. Any building or portion thereof which contains three or more dwelling units and includes residential condominiums.
DWELLING UNIT. Any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, for not more than one family.
DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof which contains not more than two dwelling units.
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICIAL. The Fire Chief of the town or his designee.
LANDLORD. The owner, lessor or sublessor of the rental dwelling unit or guest room in the building of which it is a part.
LODGING HOUSE. Any building or portion thereof containing not more than five guest rooms where rent is paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise.
MOBILE HOME RENTAL. Any mobile home or trailer occupied by or offered for occupancy to an individual as a residence on a rental basis.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A device which detects particles or products or combustion other than heat, approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual. The smoke detector device shall be equipped with a test button. The smoke detector device may be battery powered with a minimum nine volt battery.
TENANT. A person entitled to occupy a dwelling unit on a rental or lease basis.
(Ord. 5-11-1-90, passed 11-20-90)