Definitions. As used in this Part 1, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
ADDITION
Any construction which results in an extension or increase
in floor area, number of stories, or height of a building or structure.
For the purposes of this definition, an addition shall also mean adding
any components, devices or equipment to an existing electrical, plumbing
or mechanical system within or upon any building, structure or premises.
ALTERATION
Any construction or renovation to an existing building or
structure other than an ordinary repair or addition as defined herein.
Alterations are further identified pursuant to the Uniform Code and
classified as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. For the purposes of this
definition, an alteration shall also include altering the location
or the addition of any electrical, plumbing or mechanical system components
or devices with regard to their existing location within or upon any
building, structure or premises.
APPROVED
Acceptable to the Code Enforcement Official or other authority
having jurisdiction.
BUILDING
A structure having a roof supported by walls that is used,
or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation or occupancy.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
An employee of the Town of Riverhead Building Department
who currently holds the title and certification of "New York State
Code Enforcement Official," as designated by the Department of State
Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, who is charged with
the administration and enforcement of this Part 1.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY
A change in the purpose or level of activity within a building,
structure or premises that involves a change in application of the
requirements of the Uniform Code and/or this Code.
CODE
The Code of the Town of Riverhead.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
The officer or other designated authority that currently
holds the title and certification of "New York State Code Enforcement
Official," as designated by the Department of State Division of Code
Enforcement and Administration, who is charged with the enforcement
of this Part 1.
CONSTRUCTION
To form, by assembling or combining any materials, by building
or erecting.
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
A portable building designed to be transported, after fabrication,
on its own wheels or on a flatbed, used primarily as a temporary office
for the purpose of monitoring construction at a construction site.
DEMOLITION
The act of removing structural components, as defined in
this Part 1, and/or the removal of any electrical, plumbing or mechanical
system within a building or structure by disassembling or tearing
down.
DWELLING
Any building that contains one or two dwelling units used,
intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired
out to be occupied, or that are occupied, for living purposes.
DWELLING UNIT
A single unit providing complete independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Dwelling units include,
but are not limited to, one-family dwellings, each unit in a two-family
dwelling, each unit in a multiple single-family dwelling (townhouse),
and bed-and-breakfast dwellings.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
An employee of the Town of Riverhead Building Department
who currently holds the title of "Electrical Inspector" and certification
of "New York State Code Enforcement Official," as designated by the
Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration,
who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this Part
1.
ORDINARY REPAIR
The restoration to good or sound condition of an existing
part of any building or structure for the purpose of its maintenance.
For the purpose of this definition, an ordinary repair shall not be
deemed an alteration, addition, demolition, or new construction or
cause the removal of any structural components or result in a change
of occupancy as further defined herein. For the purpose of this definition,
any ordinary repair performed without the benefit of a building permit
and approval thereof shall comply with the Uniform Code and shall
not cause any building or structure to become less conforming or less
safe than it was prior to the repair.
OWNER
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official
records of the state, county or municipality as holding title or deed
to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including
the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or
administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession
of real property by a court.
PERSON
An individual, corporation, partnership or any other group
acting as a unit.
PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land, easement or public way, including
any buildings or structures thereon.
REPLACEMENT SIDING
The process of removing existing siding or cladding. Replacement
siding or cladding can also be the installation of new siding or cladding
over existing siding or cladding. For the purpose of this definition,
replacement siding shall not cause any building or structure to become
less conforming or less safe than it was prior to the repair.
REROOFING
The process of recovering or replacing an existing roof covering.
See "roof re-cover."
RESIDENTIAL PREMISES
Any parcel of real estate, used or intended for residential
purposes, whether platted or unplatted, upon which a dwelling or dwelling
unit is situated. For the purpose of this definition, a residential
premises shall not be a motel, hotel, dormitory or country inn, which
are further defined in this Code.
ROOF DECK
The flat or sloped surface, not including its supporting
members or vertical supports.
ROOF RE-COVER
The process of installing an additional roof covering over
a prepared existing roof covering without removing the existing roof
covering.
SIDING
The covering of the outside walls of a building or structure
with materials, including, but not limited to, boards, shingles or
vinyl, and includes recladding, which is covering of the outside walls
of a building or structure with materials, including, but not limited
to, masonry, glass, stone, concrete, metal, stucco and fiberglass
products.
STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
Components or materials within a building or structure that
carry vertical or lateral loads, i.e., live loads, dead loads or snow
loads.
STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed, or a portion thereof.
WALL, RETAINING
A wall not laterally supported at the top that resists lateral
soil loads and other imposed loads.