For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. Any building or other structure which, for the want of proper repairs, or by reason of age and dilapidated condition, or by reason of poorly installed electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimney, defective gas connection, defective heating apparatus, or for any other cause or reason, is especially liable to fire, and which building or structure is so situated or occupied as to endanger any other building or property or human life. Said term shall also mean and include any building or structure containing any combustible or explosive material, rubbish, rags, waste, oils, gasoline or inflammable substance of any kind especially liable to cause fire or danger to the safety of such building, premises or to human life. Said term shall also mean and include any building or structure which shall be kept or maintained or shall be in a filthy or unsanitary condition especially liable to cause the spread of contagious or infectious disease or diseases. Said term shall also mean and include any building or structure in such weak or weakened condition, or dilapidated or deteriorated condition, as to endanger any person or property by reason of probability of partial or entire collapse thereof.
PERSON. Any person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations, unincorporated association or associations, including a copartnership or co-partnerships.
(Prior Code, § 150.15) (Ord. 216, passed 2-9-1960)