As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BASEMENT
That portion of a building which is partly or completely below grade.
BUILDING
A structure or portion thereof constructed and designed for occupancy
for residential, business, industrial, institutional or storage purposes.
CONTRACTOR
Any person, firm or corporation, whether owning land in Marple Township
or not, applying for a building permit to construct a building.
OWNER
The owner of any property in Marple Township applying for a building
permit.
Any contractor or owner desiring to construct a building which contains
a basement, as a condition to the issuance of a building permit, shall fully
comply with Sections 1813.4.1 through 1813.4.3 of the BOCA National Building
Code/1993 and any amendments thereto.
When the appropriate township official determines that additional drainage
systems are required, appropriate plans shall be submitted and approved by
the township prior to the issuance of a building permit.
This article shall take precedence over the provisions of the Marple Township Commercial Maintenance Code (Chapter
114) which are inconsistent herewith.