A.
Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this article.
B.
Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense include the
future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine
and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural
the singular.
C.
Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this
code and are defined in the building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical
codes adopted by the jurisdiction, such terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them as in those codes.
D.
Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined, through the methods
authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted
meanings such as the context implies.
E.
Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwelling," "premises,"
"building," "rooming house," "rooming unit," "story," or "structure"
are stated in this code, they shall be construed as though they were
following by the words "or any part thereof."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Approved by the Building Inspector.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-26.
Any structure occupied or intended for supporting or sheltering
any occupancy.
The Building Code officially adopted by the Village Board,
or other such codes officially designated by the legislative body
of the jurisdiction for the regulation of construction, alteration,
addition, repair, removal, demolition, location and occupancy of buildings
and structures.[1]
To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
All the written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared
or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics
of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a building
permit. The construction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriate
scale.
The Office of the Building Inspector.
See also § 210-12E above.
DORMITORYA space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group.
DWELLING UNITA single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
HOTELAny building containing six or more guest rooms, intended or designed to be occupied, or which are rented or hired out to be occupied, for sleeping purposes by guests.
ROOMING HOUSEA building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation and not occupied as a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling.
ROOMING UNITAny room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or living, but not for cooking purposes.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-22.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-6, Violations and penalties; prosecution.
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized
or occupied.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-22.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-15.
See Section 502.0.
See § 210-26.
See § 210-15.
See § 210-15.
An architect or engineer, registered or licensed to practice
professional architecture or engineering, as defined by the statutory
requirements of the professional registration laws of the state in
which the project is to be constructed.
See § 210-15.
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
See § 210-26.
See § 210-22.
The Village of Oakwood, Illinois.
Executed in a skilled manner, e.g., generally plumb, level,
square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
See § 210-15.
