Words used in the present tense include the
future; words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter;
the singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular.
Where terms are not defined in this chapter
and are defined in the building, plumbing, mechanical or zoning codes,[1] they shall have the same meanings ascribed to them as
in those codes.
Where terms are not defined under the provisions
of this chapter or under the provisions of the building, plumbing,
mechanical or zoning codes, they shall have ascribed to them their
ordinarily accepted meanings or such as the context herein may imply.
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APPROVED
BASEMENT
BUILDING CODE
BUILDING OFFICIAL
CELLAR
CENTRAL HEATING
CODE OFFICIAL
CONDEMN
CONDEMNATION
DWELLINGS
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DWELLING UNIT
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
EXTERMINATION
FAMILY
GARBAGE
HABITABLE SPACE
HOTEL
INFESTATION
JUNK VEHICLE
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LET FOR OCCUPANCY or LET
MAINTENANCE
MOTEL
MULTIFAMILY (MULTIPLE) DWELLINGS
OCCUPANT
OPENABLE AREA
OPERATOR
OWNER
PERSON
PLUMBING
PLUMBING FIXTURE
PREMISES
PUBLIC NUISANCE
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RENOVATION
RESIDENCE BUILDING
ROOMING HOUSE
ROOMING UNIT
RUBBISH
STRUCTURE
SUPPLIED
VENTILATION
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WORKMANLIKE STATE OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
YARD
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms
shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated
in this article:
As applied to a material, device, or method of construction,
approved by the code official, under the provisions of this chapter,
or approved by another authority designated by law to give approval
in the matter in question.
That portion of a building which is partly below and partly
above grade and having at least 1/2 of its height above grade (see
"cellar").
The Building Code officially adopted by the legislative body
of this jurisdiction[1] or such other code as may be officially designated by
the legislative body of the jurisdiction for the regulation of construction,
alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location,
occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures.
The Building Inspector of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights
or a duly authorized representative.
That portion of a building which is partly or completely
below grade and having at least 1/2 of its height below grade (see
"basement").
The heating system permanently installed and adjusted so
as to provide the distribution of heat to all habitable rooms, bathrooms
and water-closet compartments from a source outside of these rooms.
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement
of this chapter or any duly authorized representative.
To adjudge unfit for use or occupancy.
The act of judicially condemning.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing one dwelling unit with not more than two lodgers or boarders.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing two dwelling units with not more than two lodgers or boarders per family.
MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT HOUSEA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units and not classified as a one- or two-family dwelling.
BOARDINGHOUSE, LODGING HOUSE AND TOURIST HOUSEA building arranged or used for the lodging, with or without meals, for compensation, of more than two and not more than 20 individuals.
DORMITORYA space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided for persons who are not members of the same family group, in one room or in a series of closely associated rooms.
HOTELAny building containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
The official designated herein or otherwise charged with
the responsibilities of administering this chapter or the official's
authorized representative.
The open space on the premises and on adjoining property
under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
The control and elimination of insects, rats or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places, by removing or making inaccessible
materials that may serve as their food, by poison spraying, fumigating
or trapping or by any other approved pest-elimination methods.
An individual or married couple and the children thereof
with not more than two other persons related directly to the individual
or married couple by blood or marriage or a group of not more than
two unrelated persons, excluding servants, living together as a single
housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility
space and similar areas are not considered habitable space.
See "dwellings."
The presence, within or contiguous to a structure or premises,
of insects, rats, vermin or other pests.
Any vehicle which is without a currently valid license plate
or plates and is in either a rusted, wrecked, discharged, dismantled,
partly dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition. A "junk vehicle"
shall be classified as to its condition in one of the two following
categories. The code official shall make the final determination as
to the classification to be assigned to any one particular vehicle.
RESTORABLEA junk vehicle that is in a condition whereby repairs to the same could be made to place it in operating condition without exceeding the estimated value when repaired.
WRECKA junk vehicle in such condition that it is economically unsound to restore the same to operating condition considering the repairs to be made, age of the vehicle and market value of the vehicle, if it were restored, or in such condition that the public officer determines that it warrants such classification.
To permit possession or occupancy of a dwelling, dwelling
unit, rooming unit, building or structure by a person who shall be
the legal owner or not be the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant
to a written or unwritten lease, agreement or license or pursuant
to a recorded or unrecorded agreement or contract for the sale of
land.
Conformance of a building and its facilities to the code
under which the building was constructed.
A "hotel," as defined in this chapter.
See "dwellings."
Any person over one year of age, including the owner or operator,
living and sleeping in a dwelling unit or having actual possession
of said dwelling or rooming unit.
That part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed
ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
Any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or
equitable interest in the property.
Includes a corporation or copartnership as well as an individual.
The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances
and appurtenances within the scope of the Plumbing Code.[2]
A receptacle or device which is either permanently or temporarily
connected to the water distribution system of the premises and demands
a supply of water therefrom or discharges used water, liquid-borne
waste materials or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage
system of the premises or which requires both a water supply connection
and a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the buildings or
structures thereon.
Includes the following:
The physical condition or use of any premises
regarded as a "public nuisance" at common law.
Any physical condition, use or occupancy of
any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance
to children, including but not limited to abandoned wells, shafts,
basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures.
Any premises which has unsanitary sewerage or
plumbing facilities.
Any premises designated as unsafe for human
habitation or use.
Any premises which is manifestly capable of
being a fire hazard or is manifestly unsafe or unsecure as to endanger
life, limb or property.
Any premises from which the plumbing, heating
and/or facilities required by this chapter have been removed or from
which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed or rendered
ineffective or the required precautions against trespassers have not
been provided.
Any premises which is unsanitary or which is
littered with rubbish or garbage or which has an uncontrolled growth
of weeds.
Any structure or building that is in a state
of dilapidation, deterioration or decay or faulty construction or
is overcrowded, open, vacant or abandoned, damaged by fire to the
extent as not to provide shelter, in danger of collapse or failure
and is dangerous to anyone on or near the premises.
A building and its facilities made to conform to present
day minimum standards of sanitation, fire and life safety.
A building in which sleeping accommodations or sleeping accommodations
and cooking facilities as a unit are provided, except when classified
as an institution under the Building Code.[3]
Any residence building, or any part thereof, containing one
or more rooming units in which space is let by the owner or operator
to more than two persons who are not members of the family. (See "dwellings,
boardinghouse.")
Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit
used or intended to be used for living and sleeping but not for cooking
or eating purposes.
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage,
including the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other
combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior,
rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals,
mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials.
That which is built or constructed, including, without limitation
because of enumeration, buildings for any occupancy or use whatsoever,
fences, signs, billboards, fire escapes, chute escapes, railings,
water tanks, towers, open grade steps, sidewalks or stairways, tents
or anything erected and framed of component parts which is fastened,
anchored or rests on a permanent foundation or on the ground.
Installed, furnished or provided by the owner or operator.
The process of supplying and removing air, by natural or
mechanical means, to or from any space.
MECHANICAL VENTILATIONVentilation by power-driven devices.
NATURAL VENTILATIONVentilation by opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvers or stacks without wind-driven devices.
That such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably
skillful manner.
An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building.
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Whenever the words "multifamily dwelling," "residence
building," "dwelling unit," "rooming house," "rooming unit" or "premises"
are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were
followed by the words "or any part thereof."