In the use and enforcement of these codes whenever any of the following names or terms are used they shall be deemed and construed as follows.
ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. A concrete or asphalt covering over base material and a roadbed compacted to 90% and of sufficient thickness to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus or that approved by the Fire Chief.
ASSISTANTS. Any police officer, inspector or other employee appointed or designated by the City Manager or the Planning and Building Director of the City of Tulare to carry out the functions of this chapter of the Code of the City of Tulare.
ATTORNEY. The City Attorney for the City of Tulare.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The Building Division of the City of Tulare.
AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. An approved system, which automatically detects a fire condition and actuates a fire alarm system device.
BUILDING OFFICIAL and/or ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. As used in these codes, the Planning and Building Director and his or her duly appointed deputies or designated representatives.
CITY. The City of Tulare.
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted in Chapter 4.44 of the Code of the City of Tulare.
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU. The City of Tulare Fire Department.
FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEER, FIRE MARSHAL or FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER. That chief officer designated by the Fire Chief as being in charge of the Fire Safety Division.
MUNICIPALITY. The City of Tulare.
PORTABLE HOT TUB OR SPA. A non-permanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all control, water-heating and water- circulating equipment is an integral part of the product, located entirely under the spa or hot tub skirt, and is cord connected rather than permanently electrically wired.
SPA OR HOT TUB LISTED SAFETY COVER. A locking safety cover that complies with the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) specifications and/or standards.
SWIMMING POOL. Any body of water within a structure constructed for the purposes of swimming and contains water over 18 inches deep. This includes
without limitation all portable, moveable, collapsible, storable and permanent in-ground, above-ground and on-ground swimming pools, garden ponds, spas, hot tubs and wading pools.
TECHNICAL CODES. Codes of the City of Tulare and any other code(s) that may be adopted by resolution of the City Council.
THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. The Building Division of the Planning and Building Department of the City of Tulare.
(1995 Code, § 4.70.020) (Ord. 02-1910, passed 11-19-2002)