For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED. Approved by the local or state authority having such administrative authority.
APPROVED SMOKE DETECTOR OR DETECTOR. A smoke detector of the ionization or photoelectric type, which complies with all the requirements of the rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal.
APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM OR ALARM. A carbon monoxide alarm that complies with all the requirements of the rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal, bears the label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and complies with the most recent standards of the Underwriters Laboratories or the Canadian Standard Association.
BASEMENT. A portion of the building, partly underground, but having less than half its clear height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
BUILDING. A structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls, or within exterior or party walls, and a roof affording shelter to persons, animals, or property.
CELLAR. The space of a building that is partly or entirely below grade which has more than half of its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below the average established curb level or finished grade of the ground adjoining the building.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Include his or her authorized representative.
DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY. A building containing not more than one dwelling unit occupied exclusively for residential purposes.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY. A building containing not more than two dwelling units occupied exclusively for residential purposes.
DWELLING UNIT. A room or suite of rooms used for human habitation, and includes a single- family residence as well as each living unit of a multiple-family residence and each living unit a mixed occupant building.
EGRESS. A place or means of going out.
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 local or state authority having such administrative authority.
FAMILY. A household constituting a single housekeeping unit occupied by one or more persons.
FINISHED GRADE. Natural surface of the ground after completion of any change in contour abutting building or premises.
GARBAGE. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving, and non-consumption of food.
HABITABLE SPACE. Space occupied by one or more persons for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking; kitchenettes shall not be deemed to be habitable space. (Compare definition of NON-HABITABLE SPACE.)
MIXED OCCUPANCY. A building in which a dwelling unit is combined within the overall structure along with a non-dwelling unit such as, but not limited to, a place of business.
MULTIPLE DWELLING.
(1) A building containing three or more dwelling units;
(2) A building containing living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities occupied by one or two families and more than four lodgers residing with either one of such families;
(3) A building with one or more sleeping rooms other than a one- or two-family dwelling used or occupied by permanent or transient paying guests or tenants;
(4) A building with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons used or occupied as a club dormitory, fraternity, or sorority house, or for similar uses; or
(5) A building used or occupied as a convalescent old-age or nursing home, but not including private or public hospitals or public institutions.
NON-HABITABLE SPACE. Space used as a kitchenette, pantry, bath, toilet, laundry, restroom, dressing room, locker, storage room, utility room, heater room, boiler room, closet, and other spaces for service and maintenance of the building, and those spaces used for access and vertical travel between stories. (Compare definition of HABITABLE SPACE.)
OCCUPANT. Any person, over one year of age, living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in or actually having possession of a dwelling unit or a rooming unit; except that in dwelling units a guest will not be considered an occupant.
ORDINARY WINTER CONDITIONS. A temperature of 15 degrees above the lowest recorded temperature in the locality for the prior ten-year period.
OWNER. Any person who alone or jointly, or severally with others:
(1) Has legal title to any premise, dwelling, unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) Has charge, care, or control of any premise, dwelling, or dwelling unit, as OWNER or agent of the owner, or an executor, administrator, 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 of rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he or she were the owner.
PERSON. Include any individual, firm, corporation, association, or partnership.
POTABLE WATER. Water which is approved by the state’s Department of Public Health or the County Health Department for drinking, culinary, and domestic uses.
PREMISES. A platted lot, or part thereof, or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or non-dwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory, structure, or other structure thereon.
PRIVACY. The existence of conditions which will permit a person or persons to carry out an activity commenced, without interruption or interference, either by sight or sound, by unwanted persons.
REFUSE. Putrescible and non-putrescible solids (except body wastes), including garbage, rubbish, ashes, and dead animals.
REFUSE CONTAINER. A water-tight container that is constructed of metal or other durable material impervious to rodents and that is capable of being serviced without creating unsanitary conditions, or such other containers approved by the appropriate authority. Openings into the container such as covers and doors shall be tight-fitting.
RUBBISH. Non-putrescible solid wastes (including ashes) consisting of either:
(1) Combustible wastes such as paper, plastic containers, cardboard, yard clippings, and wood; and
(2) Non-combustible wastes such as tin cans, glass, and crockery.
SAFETY. The conditions of being free from danger and hazards which may cause accidents or disease.
SEWAGE. Liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution and which may include industrial wastes and liquids containing chemicals.
SUPPLIED. Paid for, furnished by, provided by, or under the control of the owner, operator, or agent.
VENTILATION. Supply and removal of air to and from a space by natural or mechanical means.
VENTILATION, MECHANICAL. By power-driven devices.
VENTILATION, NATURAL. By opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvers, or stacks with or without wind-driven devices.
VERMIN-INFESTED. The presence within, or contiguous to, a dwelling unit or premises of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests as to create a potential hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
(Prior Code, 6 TCC 4-6)