Certain words and phrases, as used in this Building Maintenance Code, are defined as set forth in this chapter:
(a) "Approved" means approved by the Building Inspection Superintendent or his authorized agent pursuant to this chapter, or approved by any other person or board designated by City ordinances to give approval to the matter in question.
(b) "Basement" or "cellar" means a portion of a building having more than one-half of its height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
(c) "Board" means the Building Board of Appeals.
(d) "Building" means any structure having a roof supported by or suspended from columns or walls which may serve as a shelter or enclosure for persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. The term "building" does not include any vehicle, trailer, with or without wheels, nor any movable device, such as furniture, machinery or equipment.
(e) "Business" means all uses or occupancies other than owner occupied single family residential, including but not limited to retail establishments, restaurants, theatres, and public buildings.
(f) "Building Inspection Superintendent" is the head of the Building and Zoning Department of the City and shall be construed as though followed by the words "or his authorized agent or representative".
(g) "Code" means the Building Maintenance Code.
(h) "Occupant" means the person who occupies a building, structure or any portion thereof. The words "tenant" and "occupant" shall be considered synonymous.
(i) "Operator" means a person who has charge, care or control of a business structure.
(j) "Owner" means the owner of the premises or one of the owners of the premises if owned by more than one person, including the holder of title thereto subject to contract of purchase, a vendee in possession, a mortgagee or receiver in possession, a lessee or joint lessees of the whole thereof, or an agent or any person, firm, corporation or fiduciary directly in control of the premises.
(k) "Person" means a person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization or association of persons of any kind.
(l) "Premises" means a lot, parcel or plot of land including the buildings or structures thereon.
(m) "Proper credentials" means a badge and/or official identification which identifies the person as the Building Inspection Superintendent or his authorized agent.
(n) "Secondary or appurtenant structure" means a structure, the use of which is incidental or accessory to that of the main building and which is attached to the main building or located on the same premises with it, including retaining walls, fences and exterior walks and steps.
(o) "Structure" means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground.
(p) "Supply" or "supplied" means paid for, furnished, provided by or under the control of the owner or operator.
(Ord. 122-1979. Passed 9-4-79.)