(A) Valencia County adopts the definitions as defined in the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code hereinafter “fire code,” with the following exceptions:
BUILDING CODE. The building code and standards adopted by Valencia County ordinance as amended.
CHIEF ENGINEER, CHIEF or CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. County Fire Chief as defined above or the Chief’s authorized representative.
COUNTY FIRE CHIEF. The single and sole administrative and command authority for the Valencia County Emergency Services.
ELECTRICAL CODE. The electrical code and standards adopted by Valencia County ordinance as amended.
EXECUTIVE BODY. The Valencia County Board of County Commissioners.
FIRE CODE. The fire code and standards adopted by Valencia County ordinance as amended.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The Valencia County Fire Marshal, or his/her dully authorized representative, who has the authority to interpret and enforce the fire code and this chapter.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Valencia County Emergency Services.
FIREWORK and SPECIAL FIREWORK. Shall have the same meaning as defined in the New Mexico Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act, NMSA §§ 60-2C-1 et seq.
JURISDICTION. Valencia County, which has adopted the International Fire Code for use in its jurisdictional area.
JURISDICTIONAL AREA. The unincorporated portions of Valencia County or other areas as designated by joint powers agreement, memorandum of understanding, and mutual aid.
(B) All the definitions contained in NMSA § 60-2C-2 of the New Mexico Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act, §§ 60-2C-1 et seq. is adopted for the purposes of this chapter and the International Fire Code.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-23-2013)