For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. A Class 1 structure as defined in I.C. 22-12-1-4 used for shelter, protection, or enclosure of persons, animals, or property and which is permanently affixed to the land.
BUILDING CODE. Indiana Building Code (675 I.A.C. 13).
BUILDING PERMIT. A certificate issued permitting a person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure.
BUILDING PLANS. The maps and drawings showing the specific location and design of building and released by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A certificate issued permitting a person, firm, or corporation to occupy a building or space.
CLASS 1 STRUCTURE. Refer to I.C. 22-12-1-4.
CLASS 2 STRUCTURE. Refer to I.C. 22-12-1-5.
CODE. Either Indiana Fire Code or Indiana Building Code.
DISTRICT. All properties within the city and those protected under contract by the Fire Department.
DWELLING. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
EMERGENCY. Sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.
EMS. Emergency Medical Services.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm caused by knowingly or intentionally setting an alarm when a reasonable person would not otherwise do so, mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or an alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combination system comprising components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the response to those signals.
FIRE APPARATUS. Any vehicle utilized by the Fire Department in response to an emergency.
FIRE APPLIANCE. Any device which may extinguish a fire.
FIRE CODE. Indiana Fire Code (675 I.A.C. 22).
FIRE DETECTION DEVICE. A device designed to detect a fire signature and to initiate action.
FIRE DOOR. A combination of a fire door, frame, and other accessories that together provide a specific degree of fire protection to an opening.
FIRE LANE. A fire lane is a designated emergency access lane for FIRE and EMS vehicle use only. It is marked with the words "No Parking Fire Lane" in white or yellow letters and a stripe of at least four inches in width, in conformance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof.
FIRE WALL. A separation which provides a specific fire protection between areas as per rules of the FPBSC.
FIRE WATCH. A fire watch is a person or persons assigned to monitor an area for watching for fires and other life safety concerns that may endanger the occupants or building. Fire watch personnel will be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department and their only duty will be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires. This person must be familiar with the building, the evacuation procedure, using fire extinguishers and trained in Fire Safety and Prevention. Personnel used for fire watch will be certified as a State of Indiana Firefighter I/II and will be approved by the Division Chief of Code Enforcement. AH costs, including wages paid directly to the fire watch personnel will be the responsibility of the building owner.
IBC. Indiana Building Code (675 I.A.C. 13).
IFC. Indiana Fire Code (675 I.A.C. 22).
INDIANA BUILDING CODE (675 I.A.C. 13). Standards to construct buildings, utilities, mechanical equipment, and all forms of structures and permanent installations as adopted by the FPBSC. (675 I.A.C. 13).
INDIANA FIRE CODE (675 I.A.C. 22). Regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises and safeguards from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises from fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation; and, matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems as adopted by the FPBSC. (675 I.A.C. 22).
KEY BOX. A key box is a key box provided by the KNOX Company that the building owner utilizes to provide easy access to the Fire Department if an emergency occurs. This key box will have a master key to the building or keys to all areas needing to be accessed by the Fire Department.
MEANS OF EGRESS. A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress comprises three separate and distinct parts: the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge.
NFPA. National Fire Protection Association.
OCCUPANCY PERMIT. A certificate issued permitting a person, firm, or corporation to occupy a building or space.
OPTICOM. This is referring to the brand name of the equipment that the Fire Department uses to control traffic control devices throughout the district.
ORDER. A written document that requires the person being served, to immediately take action to correct the violation. The person being served must follow the order and comply within the stated deadline.
PERMIT. A certificate issued by governing authority.
PLANS. Building Plans.
OCCUPANT. Person who inhabits or engages in commerce within a building.
OWNER. Any person with legal interest with property without limitation, the holder of title in fee.
RESIDENCE. A dwelling whose occupants may or may not be permanent.
SERVING FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief for the Fire Department that provides the primary fire and emergency services to the property.
SERVING DIVISION CHIEF OF CODE ENFORCEMENT. The Division Chief of Code Enforcement from the department that provides the primary fire and emergency services to the property.
SERVING FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Fire Department that provides the primary fire and emergency services to the property.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A listed device that senses visible or invisible particles of combustion.
STANDARD/RULE. Requirement established by governing body.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed, erected, or established that requires location on or in the ground or is attached to something having a location on or in the ground.
(Ord. 3-2017, passed 2-13-17)