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CHAPTER 2
<br /> DEFINITIONS
<br /> SECTION 201 EXTERMINATION.The control and elimination of insects,
<br /> GENERAL rats or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by
<br /> 201.1 Scope.Unless otherwise expressly stated,the following removing or making inaccessible materials that serve as their
<br /> terms shall,for the purposes of this code,have the meanings food;by poison spraying,fumigating,trapping or by any other
<br /> shown in this chapter. approved pest elimination methods.
<br /> 201.2 Interchangeability.Words stated in the present tense GARBAGE.The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the
<br /> include the future; words stated in the masculine gender handling,preparation,cooking and consumption of food.
<br /> include the feminine and neuter;the singular number includes GUARD.A building component or a system of building com-
<br /> the plural and the plural,the singular. ponents located at or near the open sides of elevated walking
<br /> 201.3 Terms defined in other codes.Where terms are not de- surfaces that minimizes the possibility of a fall from the walk-
<br /> fined in this code and are defined in the International Building ing surface to a lower level.
<br /> Code,International Fire Code,International Zoning Code,In- HABITABLE SPACE.Space in a structure for living,sleep-
<br /> 1 ternational Plumbing Code,International Mechanical Code or ing,eating or cooking.Bathrooms,toilet rooms,closets,halls,
<br /> the ICC Electrical Code,such terms shall have the meanings storage or utility spaces,and similar areas are not considered
<br /> ascribed to them as stated in those codes. habitable spaces.
<br /> 201.4 Terms not defined.Where terms are not defined through HOUSEKEEPING UNIT.A room or group of rooms form-
<br /> the methods authorized by this section,such terms shall have ing a single habitable space equipped and intended to be used
<br /> ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. for living,sleeping,cooking and eating which does not contain,
<br /> 201.5 Parts.Whenever the words"dwelling unit,""dwelling," wig such a unit,a toilet,lavatory and bathtub or shower.
<br /> "premises," "building," "rooming house," "rooming unit" EM[MINENT DANGER.A condition which could cause seri-
<br /> "housekeeping unit" or "story" are stated in this code, they ous or life-threatening injury or death at any time.
<br /> shall be construed as though they were followed by the words
<br /> "or any part thereof." INFESTATION. The presence, within or contiguous to, a
<br /> structure or premises of insects,rats,vermin or other pests.
<br /> INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE.A vehicle which can-
<br /> SECTION 202 not be driven upon the public streets for reason including but
<br /> GENERAL DEFINITIONS not limited to being unlicensed,wrecked,abandoned,in a state
<br /> APPROVED.Approved by the code official. of disrepair,or incapable of being moved under its own power.
<br /> BASEMENT. That portion of a building which is partly or LABELED. Devices,equipment, appliances, or materials to
<br /> completely below grade. which has been affixed a label,seal,symbol or other identify-
<br /> BATHROOM.A room containing plumbing fixtures includ- ing mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory,inspec-
<br /> ing a bathtub or shower. tion agency or other organization concerned with product
<br /> evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of the production
<br /> BEDROOM.Any room or space used or intended to be used of the above-labeled items and by whose label the manufac-
<br /> for sleeping purposes in either a dwelling or sleeping unit. turer attests to compliance with applicable nationally recog-
<br /> CODE OFFICIAL. The official who is charged with the sized standards.
<br /> administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly LET FOR OCCUPANCY OR LET.To permit, provide or
<br /> authorized representative. offer possession or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling unit,
<br /> CONDEMN.To adjudge unfit for occupancy. rooming unit,building,premise or structure by a person who is
<br /> or is not the legal owner of record thereof,pursuant to a written
<br /> [B] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, or unwritten lease, agreement or license, or pursuant to a
<br /> independent living facilities for one or more persons,including recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of
<br /> permanent provisions for living,sleeping,eating,cooking and land.
<br /> sanitation.
<br /> OCCUPANCY.The purpose for which a building or portion
<br /> i EASEMENT. That portion of land or property reserved for thereof is utilized or occupied.
<br /> j present or future use by a person or agency other than the legal
<br /> fee owner(s)of the property.The easement shall be permitted OCCUPANT.Any individual living or sleeping in a building,
<br /> to be for use under,on or above a said lot or lots. or having possession of a space within a building.
<br /> EXTERIOR PROPERTY.The open space on the premises OPENABLE AREA.That part of a window,skylight or door
<br /> and on adjoining property under the control of owners or opera- which is available for unobstructed ventilation and which
<br /> tors of such premises. opens directly to the outdoors.
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