(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(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”.
ATTIC. The space between the ceiling beams of the top habitable story and the roof rafters.
BASEMENT. A portion of a building located partly underground but having less than half of its clear floor-to-ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
BUILDING. Includes all structures of every kind and description including, but not limited to, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Buildings of the city or his or her authorized representative.
BUILDING PERMIT. The permit or permits issued by the Building Commissioner which shall include plumbing permit, electrical permit or sewer permit.
CELLAR. A portion of a building located partly or wholly underground and having half or more than half of its clear floor-to-ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
DWELLING. A building or structure or part thereof which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living and sleeping by one or more human occupants. A DWELLING may include one or more dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms within a dwelling and forming a single and separate habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.
EXTERMINATION. The control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places through removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping or any other recognized and lethal pest eliminating method approved by the Health Officer.
FIRE CHIEF. The Chief of the Fire Department or his or her authorized representative.
GARBAGE. Animal and vegetable waste or any other similar material, resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of food.
HABITABLE ATTIC. An attic which has a stairway as a means of access and egress and in which the ceiling area at a height of seven and one-third feet above the attic floor is not less than one-third the area of the floor next below.
HABITABLE ROOM. A room or enclosed floor space used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes. Private laundries, bathrooms, toilet rooms, pantries, store rooms, corridors, rooms for mechanical equipment for services or spaces in attics other than habitable attics are not HABITABLE.
HEALTH OFFICER. The Health Officer of the city or his or her authorized representative and any successor to the Health Officer and his or her authorized representative.
INFESTATION. The presence within or around a dwelling of insects, rodents or other pests.
INSPECTION. Inspection as authorized and provided by I.C. 18-5-5-1.
MULTIPLE DWELLING. Any structure containing two or more dwelling units.
OCCUPANT. Any person over one year of age living, sleeping, cooking or renting in or having actual possession of a dwelling unit or rooming unit.
OPERATOR. Any person who has charge or control of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
OWNER. Any person who, alone, jointly or severally with others:
(a) Shall have legal 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 person thus representing the actual OWNER shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he or she were the OWNER.
PLUMBING. Includes all of the following supplies, facilities, and equipment: gas pipes; gas burning equipment; water pipes; garbage disposal units; waste pipes; water closets; sinks; installed dishwashers; lavatories; bathtubs; shower baths; installed clothes washing machines; catch basins, drains, vents and any other similarly supplied fixtures, together with all connections to water, sewer and gas lines.
ROOMING HOUSE. Any dwelling or that part of any dwelling which contains three or more rooming units in which space is occupied or intended to be occupied by persons who are not husband, wife, son, daughter, mother, father, sister or brother of the owner or operator.
ROOMING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking and eating, except any rooming unit licensed or regulated by the state including hotels and motels.
RUBBISH. Combustible or non-combustible waste materials, except garbage, and shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, leaves, tin cans, metal, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust, and other similar material.
SUPPLIED. Paid for, furnished or provided by or under the control of the owner or operator.
USED FOR. Includes the phrases arranged for, designed for, intended for, maintained for and occupied for.
(Prior Code, § 151.02) (Ord. 2231-1966, passed - -1966)