(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BASEMENT. A portion of a building which is located partly underground, having direct access to light and air from windows located above the level of the adjoining ground.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.1)
CELLAR. A portion of a building located partly or wholly underground, having an inadequate access to light and air from windows located partly or wholly below the level of the adjoining ground.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.2)
DETERIORATED. A dwelling is unfit for human habitation and can be repaired, altered, or improved to comply with all of the minimum standards established by this chapter, at a cost not in excess of 50% of its value, as determined by findings of the Inspector.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.3)
DILAPIDATED. A dwelling is unfit for human habitation and cannot be repaired, altered, or improved to comply with all of the minimum standards established by this chapter, at a cost not in excess of 50% of its value, as determined by finding of the Inspector.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.4)
DWELLING. Any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants; provided that temporary housing, as hereinafter defined, shall not be regarded as a DWELLING.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.5)
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.6)
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of insects, rodents, or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping, or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods approved by the Inspector.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.7)
GARBAGE. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.8)
HABITABLE ROOM. A room or enclosed floor space used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes, excluding bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, heater rooms, foyers, or communicating corridors, closets, and storage spaces.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.9)
INFESTATION. The presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents, or other pests in such number as to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants or the public.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.10)
INSPECTOR. A Building Inspector of the town or any agent of the Inspector who is authorized by the Inspector.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.11)
MULTIPLE DWELLING. Any dwelling containing more than two dwelling units.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.12)
OCCUPANT. Any person over one year of age living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having actual possession of, a dwelling unit or rooming unit.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.13)
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care, or control of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.14)
OWNER. Any person who along or jointly or severally with others:
(a) Shall have title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(b) Shall have charge, care, or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the OWNER, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the OWNER. Any such person thus representing the actual OWNER shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and of rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he or she were the OWNER.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.15)
PLUMBING. All of the following supplied facilities and equipment: gas pipes, gas burning equipment, water pipes, mechanical garbage disposal units (mechanical sink grinder), waste pipes, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, catch basin, drains, vents, and any other similar supplied fixtures, together with all connections to water, sewer, or gas lines.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.16)
PUBLIC AUTHORITY. The Housing Authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the town or of the county or the state relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning dwellings in the town.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.17)
ROOMING HOUSE. Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to three or more persons who are not husband and wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister or brother of the owner or operator.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.19)
ROOMING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.18)
RUBBISH. Combustible and non- combustible waste materials, except garbage and ashes, and the term shall include paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass crockery, and dust.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.20)
SUPPLIED. Paid for, furnished, or provided by, or under the control of, the owner or operator.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.21)
TEMPORARY HOUSING. Any tent, trailer, or other structure used for human shelter which is designed to be transportable and which is not attached to the ground, to another structure, or to any utilities system on the same premises for more than 30 consecutive days.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.22)
UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. Conditions exist in a dwelling which violate or do not comply with one or more of the minimum standards of fitness or one or more of the requirements established by this chapter.
(2003 Code, § 7-102.23)
(B) Whenever the words “dwelling,” “dwelling unit,” “rooming house,” “rooming unit,” or “premises” are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words “or any part thereof.”
(2003 Code, § 7-102.24)