1383.01 DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:

   (a)   "Approved" means approved by the Building Commissioner or other authority having jurisdiction.

   (b)   "Area, building" means the area within surrounding exterior walls exclusive of courts, but including all basement, cellar, stories and mezzanines. Areas of the building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included in the building area if such areas are included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.

   (c)   "Automatic fire suppression system" means an engineered system using water, carbon dioxide, foam, wet or dry chemical, a halogenated extinguishing agent or an automatic sprinkler system to detect automatically and suppress a fire through fixed piping and nozzles.

   (d)   "Basement" means that portion of a building which is partly or completely below grade.

   (e)   "Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. For the purposes of this chapter any additions regardless of fire walls, fire separation walls, or floor/ceiling assemblies shall be considered one inclusive building and area. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any detached single family dwelling.

      (Ord. 95-8. Passed 4-24-95.)