For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this chapter or as specified in the building code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: The fire marshal, the building official and their designated representatives, or such other person as designated and appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council.
BOARD OF APPEALS: The board of appeals shall consist of five (5) members composed of the following: certified building inspector; a general building contractor; a city resident; one member of the city's planning and zoning commission and fire department official.
BUILDING CODE: The building code promulgated by the International Conference Of Building Officials, as adopted by the city or modified by ordinance.
BUILDING OFFICIAL: The building official shall have certification to conduct either residential and/or commercial building inspections, or such person as designated and appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council and having sufficient working knowledge and background relating to building construction.
DANGEROUS BUILDING: Any building or structure which is structurally unsafe or lacks adequate egress, or which constitutes a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitutes a hazard to public safety, health or welfare by reason of defective construction, inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment as provided in the building code or the fire code or any other effective ordinance. The term has the same meaning as "unsafe building".
FIRE CODE: The fire code of the city as adopted and amended or modified by ordinance.
JURISDICTION: The city of Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho.
LEGISLATIVE BODY: The mayor and city council.
OWNER OF RECORD: Any person, agent, firm, corporation or governmental agency shown to be the owner or owners of a structure in the real property, assumed name, or the records of the secretary of state of Idaho. (Ord. 2013-562, 9-3-2013)