15.76.010   Definitions.
   For the purposes of this chapter the following terms shall have the definition shown:
   "Accessible attic space" means a space between the roof and ceiling next below in a dwelling where a roof slope is not less than two and one-half feet in twelve (12) feet and the vertical clear height from the top of the bottom cord of the truss or ceiling joist to the underside of the roof sheathing at the roof ridge is at least thirty (30) inches.
   "A.S.H.R.A.E." means American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
   "Buyer" means any person who receives a present ownership interest in real property including, but not limited to, any sale, exchange or lease with an option to purchase. Provided, however, that real property transactions described as exclusions in California Revenue and Taxation Code, Sections 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66 are excluded from this definition.
   "Conditioned space" means the space, within a building, which is provided with a positive heat supply or a positive method of cooling, either of which has a connected output capacity in excess of ten (10) BTU/HR per square foot.
   "Dwelling" shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 405 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition.
   "Energy auditor" means a representative of Pacific Gas and Electric Company or the Sacramento municipal utility district who is trained and qualified to conduct the energy audit required by this chapter, or a person authorized by the director to conduct the energy audit required by this chapter by reason of training, experience and qualification.
   "Energy conservation audit" means an on-site inspection of existing ceiling insulation, weather stripping, duct insulation, hot water heaters, and additional items necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
   "Proof of compliance form" means a form used to indicate compliance with standards described in this chapter.
   "Sale or exchange" means any transfer of a present ownership in real property including, but not limited to, any sale, exchange or lease with an option to purchase. Provided, however, that real property transactions described as exclusions in California Revenue and Taxation Code, Sections 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66 are excluded from this definition of sale or exchange.
   "Thermal resistance (R)" means the measure of the resistance of a material or building component to the passage of heat in F - sq. ft. The resistance value (R) of mass type BTU/hr. insulations shall not include any value for reflective facing. (Prior code § 9.22.751)