For the purpose of this subchapter, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this subchapter 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 1981, 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. The Uniform Building Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit, containing only 1 habitable room and meeting the requirements of § 150.22.
HEALTH OFFICER. The legally designated head of the Department of Health of this jurisdiction.
HOT WATER. Hot water supplied to plumbing fixtures at a temperature of not less than 110°F.
MECHANICAL CODE. The Uniform Mechanical Code promulgated jointly by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
NUISANCE. The following shall be defined as nuisances:
(1) Any public nuisance known at common law or in equity jurisprudence;
(2) Any attractive nuisance which may prove detrimental to children whether in a building, on the premises of a building, or upon an unoccupied lot. This includes any abandoned wells, shafts, basements, or excavations; abandoned refrigerators and motor vehicles; or any structurally unsound fences or structures; or any lumber, trash, fences, debris, or vegetation which may prove a hazard for inquisitive minors;
(3) Whatever is dangerous to human life or is detrimental to health, as determined by the Health Officer;
(4) Overcrowding a room with occupants;
(5) Insufficient ventilation or illumination;
(6) Inadequate or unsanitary sewage or plumbing facilities; and/or
(7) Uncleanliness, as determined by the Health Officer.
PLUMBING CODE. The Uniform Plumbing Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
(Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989)