As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
BUILDING
An independent structure having a roof supported by columns
or walls resting on its own foundation and includes dwelling, garage,
barn, stable, shed, greenhouse, mobile home, plant, factory, warehouse,
school or similar structure.
DANGEROUS BUILDING
All buildings or structures which have any or all of the
following defects shall be deemed dangerous buildings:
(1)
Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members
list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumbline passing through
the center of gravity falls outside of the middle third of its base;
(2)
Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show damage or deterioration
to 33% of the supporting member or members or damage or deterioration
to 50% of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering;
(3)
Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors
or roofs or in which the same are overloaded or which have insufficient
strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used;
(4)
Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes
so as to be dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare
of the occupants or the public;
(5)
Those which are so damaged, dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary,
vermin-infested or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities
essential to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation
or are likely to cause sickness or disease so as to work injury to
the health, safety or general welfare of those living therein;
(6)
Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they
may fall and injure property or members of the public;
(7)
Those which lack illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities
or because of another condition are unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous
to the health, safety or general welfare of the occupants or the public;
(8)
Those which because of their location are unsanitary or otherwise
dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or the public;
and
(9)
Those existing in violation of any provision of the building
code, fire prevention code, or other ordinances of the Township.
DWELLING
Any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to
be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.
DWELLING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and
forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or
intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.
EXTERMINATION
Control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places, removing or making inaccessible
materials that may serve as their food, poisoning, spraying, fumigating,
trapping, or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods.
GARBAGE
Animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INFESTATION
Presence within or around a dwelling of any insects, rodents
or other pests.
OWNER
Person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(1)
Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with
or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2)
Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling
unit as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator,
administratrix, or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person
thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the
provisions of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto to the same extent as if he were the owner.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership,
or other legal entity.
PROPERTY
A piece, parcel, lot or tract of land.
RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage,
including residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible
material, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather,
tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass,
crockery and dust.
STRUCTURE
Anything constructed or erected with a fixed or ascertainable
location on the ground or in water, whether or not affixed to the
ground or anchored in the water, including buildings, walls, fences,
platforms, docks, wharves, billboards, signs and walks.