For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
APPROVED. As to materials, equipment, and method of construction, refers to approval by the Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives, as the result of investigation and tests conducted, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical, or scientific organizations.
APPROVED AGENCY or APPROVED TESTING AGENCY. An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the Building Official.
BUILDING CODE. The building code as adopted and amended by the city.
BUILDING INSPECTOR. An authorized person who is responsible for checking buildings in the course of construction and completed buildings to ensure that they have been constructed in accordance with the adopted building code.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer appointed pursuant to Section R104 of the 2006 IRC, or any duly authorized representatives.
CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR. The Building Official, or any person designated by the Building Official, to provide inspection services in the area of electrical regulations.
CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. The Building Code Committee which is under the administration and operational control of the Building Official.
LISTED AND LISTING. Referring to equipment and materials which are shown in a list published by an approved testing agency, qualified and equipped for experimental testing, and maintaining an adequate periodic inspection of current productions, and whose listing states that the equipment complies with nationally recognized safety standards.
(Prior Code, § 6-13-18)