The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
and enforcement of this chapter.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Is an independent lighting system, other than that of the
principal lighting system, powered by a source of electricity independent
of such principal lighting system, which is capable of providing an
amount of illumination for exits, aisles, halls, passageways, corridors,
stairways or other areas so as to provide a light intensity of at
least 0.5 foot-candle power at the floor or ground level for a period
of not less than 30 minutes, and which shall operate automatically
and independently in the event of failure of the electrical current
in the principal lighting system.
EMERGENCY POWER
Is an independent power system, other than that supplied
by the principal electrical system, which will generate a sufficient
quantity of electricity to operate all electrically powered machines,
equipment, instruments, devices or contrivances as required in this
chapter.
BUSINESS BUILDINGS
Are buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy
or use is the transaction of administrative, business, civic or professional
service, and where the handling of goods, wares or merchandise in
limited quantities is incidental to the primary occupancy or use.
Newsstands, lunch counters, barberhops and similar service facilities
shall be such incidental occupancies or uses.
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Are buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy
or use is the manufacture or processing of products of all kinds,
including operations such as making, altering, assembling, bottling,
canning, finishing, handling, mixing, packaging, repairing, cleaning,
laundering and similar operations.
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
Are buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy
or use is for persons domiciled or detained under supervision and
shall include convalescent, old-age and nursing homes.
MERCANTILE BUILDINGS
Are buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy
or use is the display and sale to the public of goods, wares or merchandise.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
Are buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy
or use is the assembly for amusement, athletic, civic, dining, educational,
entertainment, patriotic, political, recreational, religious, social,
sports or similar purposes.
STORAGE BUILDINGS
Are buildings in which the primary or intended occupancy
or use is the storage of or shelter for goods, merchandise, products,
vehicles or animals.
OCCUPANCY OR OCCUPIED
The physical presence in a building referred to herein by
a person or persons as transients or for a longer period of time whether
pursuant to a certificate of occupancy or otherwise.
[Amended 8-14-1973 by L.L. No. 77-1973, effective 8-17-1973]
The sources of emergency lighting and power are subject to the
approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, and the
kind of installation thereof shall be provided for by whatever method
or combination of methods which will ensure the desired result. Sources
and methods may be selected from among the following, but are not
limited to those which are set forth:
A. Portable light units. Battery-operated units, supplying lighting
systems only, fixed in position and connected to the principal lighting
system.
B. Gasoline-powered generators. Generators capable of supplying the
rated capacity of the system must be housed in a separate building
sufficiently ventilated to the exterior. No other equipment or storage
of any kind is permitted within the area containing the generator.
C. Gas-powered generators. Generators capable of supplying the rated
capacity of the system may be housed in a fireproof enclosure within
the building with no openings to the interior and shall be provided
with sufficient ventilation to the exterior. Such generators shall
not be placed in a room containing other equipment, and storage of
any kind is prohibited within the enclosure.
In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be
in conflict with a provision of any building, fire, safety or health
law, ordinance, law or code of this Town of Hempstead existing on
the effective date of this chapter, the provision which establishes
the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health,
safety and welfare of the people shall prevail. In any case where
a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision
of any other law, ordinance or code of this Town of Hempstead existing
on the effective date of this chapter which establishes a lower standard
for the promotion and protection of the health, safety and welfare
of the people, the provision of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail,
and such other laws, ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be
repealed to the extent that they may be in conflict with this chapter.