(A) Generally. Words used in the present tense include the future. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter. Words in the feminine and neuter gender include the masculine. The singular number includes the plural and plural number includes the singular.
(B) Words not defined. Words not defined herein shall have the meanings stated in the North Carolina Building Code General Construction, North Carolina Electrical Code, North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, North Carolina Gas Code, North Carolina Mechanical Code or North Carolina Plumbing Code. Words not defined in the North Carolina Building Codes shall have the meanings stated in the Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, as revised.
(C) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTER or ALTERATION. Any change or modification in construction or occupancy.
AMUSEMENT DEVICE. A mechanically operated device that is used to convey persons in any direction as a form of amusement.
APPEALS. An applicant for a permit, or permit holder, as appropriate, may appeal the Fire Marshal’s office refusal to issue, or decision to revoke a permit. Appeals must be made in writing within 30 days of interpretation. All appeals of the this chapter shall be made to the City Manager’s office. Any appeals of the North Carolina Building Code Fire Prevention shall follow the prescribed methods as set forth in the G.S. §§ 143-140 and 143-141.
ASPHALT KETTLE. Any vessel or container used to process, heat, hold for heating or dispense flammable or combustible roofing materials that are in liquid form or will take form as a result of being exposed to a vessel or container.
BONFIRE. An outdoor fire. BONFIRES may be used for ceremonial and religious purposes (schools, civic groups, churches). Materials used for BONFIRES must also comply with the EPA regulations.
BURNING BAN. Warning issued for any outdoor burning when conditions or local circumstances make these fire hazardous.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. At the completion of this work done under a permit, the appropriate contractor must put in writing that all work done met or exceeded all Codes (NCBCFP, NPFA or this chapter) that applied to that particular permit.
CIVIL CITATION. Is a written notice of any violations of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code or this chapter.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of the NCBCFP and this chapter.
DECORATIVE MATERIAL. Materials such as curtains, draperies, streamers, surface coverings applied over the building interior finish for decorative, acoustical or other effect, and also cloth, cotton batting, straw, vines, leaves, trees and plastic used for decorative effect. It shall not include floor coverings, ordinary window shades or material one-fortieth of one inch (0.64mm) or less in thickness applied directly to and adhering tightly to a base.
FEES. A charge for professional services, licenses, permits and the like. FEES will be according to current schedule as adopted by the City Council.
FINES. A sum of money paid as a penalty. The penalties for violations of this chapter and the North Carolina State Building Codes will be based on the current city civil citations fee schedule as adopted by the City Council.
FIRE FLOW TESTING. Are tests conducted on water distribution systems to determine the rate of flow available at various locations for fire fighting purposes.
FIRE HYDRANT. A device used to gain access to water from a supply source.
FIREWORKS. Devices used for noisy effects or brilliant displays. All FIREWORKS for private use must meet the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, this chapter and G.S. § 14-414.
GOVERNING BODY. A city, county, state, agency or other political government subdivisions or entity authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this code, as adopted or amended.
GPM. Gallons per minute.
HAUNTED HOUSE. Are any building with several rooms or one room displaying scary scenes or scenes that are to represent life-like scenes and is used by organizations or individuals for fundraisers or profit. All HAUNTED HOUSES must follow §§ 151.095 through 151.099 and the North Carolina Fire Prevention Codes.
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL. Approval between other departments for different projects or jobs. Before any permits are issued for any projects it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain approval from the Building and Land Development Department, Environmental Health, Fire Marshal’s office and/or any other department(s) that may issue permits.
KIOSKS. A small structure open at one or more sides used to display or sell merchandise.
NCBCFP. North Carolina Building Code Fire Prevention.
NFPA. National Fire Protection Association.
NUISANCE BURNING. When during a burn, the smoke and/or odors create a neighborhood nuisance, causes physical irritation exacerbating a documented medical condition, visibility impairment, evidence of soot or ash on property or structure other than the property on which the burning is done, the smoke and odors do not rise, hangs close to the ground, crosses a street or highway and causes a hazard or three or more separate businesses or homes complain during the burning it shall be ceased and all fires will be extinguished.
OPEN BURNING.
(a) All open burning done within 100 feet of a structure.
(b) The burning of any matter in a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the atmosphere without passing through a stack, chimney or permitted air pollution control device.
(c) Bonfires are also covered under
OPEN BURNING.
OPERATIONAL PERMIT. An operational permit allows an applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of the NCBCFP and this chapter for either a prescribed period or until renewed or revoked.
PLAN REVIEW. A review process used for the determination of compliance with this chapter and the Fire Code, and shall be completed within a reasonable time of receipt of the plans after they are received in our office. This plan review shall not apply to one- and two- family dwellings. Shall apply to all buildings and occupancies in the North Carolina Building Code General Construction and the North Carolina Building Code Fire Prevention and §§ 151.145 through 151.149 of this chapter. The provisions of this Code (NCBCFP and this chapter) shall apply equally to existing as well as new buildings.
STORAGE TANK. Any tank used for storage of flammable or combustible liquids or hazardous materials above or below ground.
VIOLATION NOTICE. The notice of violation specifies a period during which the violator must correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected within the specific time, the violator shall be guilty of a new and separate offense.
VIOLATIONS. Anyone or anything that violates any of the provisions of the NCBCFP or this chapter.
WASTED TRIP FEE. If an applicant does not have everything ready for inspection or no one is there to allow inspection to be done, a fee will be imposed for this violation.
(Ord. O-02-08, passed 6-5-2008)