For the purpose of this Code, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this Chapter 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 Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, copyright 1961, shall be considered as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
“BUILDING CODE” is the Uniform Building Code (1985) promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted in Chapter 13 of the City Code.
“EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNIT” is a dwelling unit containing only one habitable room and meeting the requirements of Section 503(b) of the Uniform Building Code (1985), exception.
“HEALTH OFFICER” is the legally-designated head of the Department of Health of this jurisdiction.
“HOT WATER” is hot water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than 110oF.
“MECHANICAL CODE” is Minn. Rules, Ch. 1346, as amended, promulgated jointly by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
[§ 16A-400, amended by Ord. No. 89-17, effective December 8, 1989. amended by Ord. No. 92-2, effective April 17, 1992, amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007, amended by Ord. No. 09-02, effective March 5, 2009.]