For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building that uses a permanent supply of electricity as the source of energy for all space heating, water heating (including pools and spas), cooking appliances, and clothes drying appliances, and has no natural gas or propane plumbing installed in the building.
APPLICANT. An applicant for a building permit.
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. A non-retail food facility devoted to the commercial preparation, production, and cooking of food and beverages for off-site consumption.
COOKING EQUIPMENT. Equipment intended for commercial use, including ovens, ranges, and cooking appliances for use in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, or other business establishment where food is dispensed.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. Any newly constructed building with construction plans for a commercial kitchen or cooking equipment.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
NATURAL GAS. The same meaning as "Fuel Gas" as defined in the California Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code.
NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE. Fuel gas piping, other than service pipe, in or in connection with a building, structure or within the property lines of premises, extending from the point of delivery at the meter, service meter assembly, outlet of the service regulator, service shutoff valve, or final pressure regulator, whichever is applicable, as specified in the California Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code.
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDING. A building that has never before been used or occupied for any purpose.
(Ord. 856, passed 9-1-2021)