The purpose of this chapter is to adopt by reference the various published codes listed in section 7-1.02 below, subject to the definitions, clarifications, and the amendments set forth herein. This Title of the Yolo County Code shall be the exclusive source of regulations for all new construction and any alterations, repairs, relocations, demolitions, or reconstruction of any building or any portion thereof including any electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing or fire protection equipment installed on any property or used on or within any building.
Whenever any of the following names and terms are used in this chapter or in any of the codes adopted by reference in this chapter, unless the context directs otherwise, such names or terms so used shall have the meaning ascribed thereto by this section.
(a) Bedroom: A habitable room with a floor area equal or greater than seventy (70) square feet with direct or indirect access to a bathroom and designed to provide privacy to the occupant(s).
(b) Chief Building Official or Building Official: The Chief Building Official of the county of Yolo; provided, however, that where such terms are used in connection with those duties imposed by statute or ordinance upon the county health officer said terms shall include the county health officer.
(c) Fire Code Official: The chief of the local fire protection district or local fire department having jurisdiction over the property, or other designee as appointed by the local fire protection district or local fire department; or the Chief Building Official upon written agreement between the county and the fire protection district or local fire department.
(§ 2, Ord. 1521, eff. June 18, 2020)