For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Community Development Department of the city.
ESSENTIAL BUILDING. Any building housing a hospital or other medical facility having surgery or emergency treatment areas, fire or police stations, municipal government disaster operations and communication centers.
HIGH-RISK BUILDING. Any building not classified as an essential building having an occupant load of more than 100 occupants.
HISTORICAL BUILDING. Any building designated as a historical building by an appropriate federal, state or city jurisdiction.
LOW-RISK BUILDING. Any building not classified as a high- or medium-risk building or an essential building having an occupant load of less than 20 occupants.
MEDIUM-RISK BUILDING. Any building not classified as a high-risk building or an essential building having an occupant load of 20 to 99 occupants.
UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL. A masonry wall having all or part of the following characteristics:
(1) Provides the vertical support for a floor or roof;
(2) The total superimposed load is over 100 pounds per linear foot; or
(3) The area of reinforcing steel is less than 50% of that required in Chapter 24 of the Uniform Building Code.
('65 Code, § 8-15.03) (Ord. 321-C.S., passed - - )