General. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of
this Subpart, have the meanings shown herein.
AGENT
See "responsible local agent."
APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
The term includes:
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A.
A single or multiple station carbon monoxide alarm listed as
complying with the Approved American National Standard for Single
and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (ANSI/UL2034) or a carbon
monoxide detector listed as complying with the Approved American National
Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (ANSI/UL2075) installed
in accordance with this Subpart.
B.
A device that may be combined with a smoke alarm or smoke detector
if the combined smoke alarm or detector meets all of the following:
(1)
Complies with either of the following:
(a)
The Approved American National Standard for Single and Multiple
Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (ANSI/UL2034) for carbon monoxide alarms
and the Approved American National Standard for Single and Multiple
Station Smoke Alarms (ANSI/UL217) for smoke alarms.
(b)
The Approved American National Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors
and Sensors (ANSI/UL2075) for carbon monoxide detectors and the Approved
American National Standard for Safety for Smoke Detectors for Fire
Alarm Systems (ANSI/UL268) for smoke detectors.
(2)
Emits an alarm in a manner that clearly differentiates between
detecting the presence of carbon monoxide and the presence of smoke.
C.
A carbon monoxide detection system that includes carbon monoxide
detectors and audible notification appliances that are installed and
maintained in accordance with the National Fire Alarm and Signaling
Code (NFPA 72) and the Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Detection and Warning Equipment (NFPA 720) and are in compliance
with the Approved American National Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors
and Sensors (ANSI/UL2075).
BOROUGH
The Home Rule Borough of Edinboro.
CODE
Any code or ordinance adopted, enacted, and/or in effect in and for the Borough concerning fitness for habitation or the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use or appearance of any premises or dwelling unit. Included within, but not limited by, this definition are the following which are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Subpart. Current version of referenced ICC codes of the Pa. Uniform Construction Code, 2009 International Property Maintenance Code (as amended). Weed and Vegetation Control Ordinance [Chapter
10, Part
1]; Sidewalk Maintenance and Ice Removal Ordinance [Chapter
21] of the Borough Code; Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse Ordinance [Chapter
20, Part
1]; Zoning Ordinance [Chapter
27]; and any duly enacted amendment or supplement to any of the above and any new enactment falling within this definition.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The duly appointed person having charge of the Office of
Building, Planning and Zoning of the Borough and any assistants, deputies
or other duly authorized representatives thereof.
DWELLING
A building having one or more dwelling units.
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.
FAMILY
Definition found in Borough Zoning Ordinance [Chapter
27].
FOSSIL FUEL
Coal, kerosene, oil, wood, fuel gases and other petroleum
or hydrocarbon products which emit carbon monoxide as a by-product
of combustion.
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GUEST
A person on the premises with the actual or implied consent
of an occupant.
INSTALLED
When used in reference to a carbon monoxide alarm, "installed"
means a carbon monoxide alarm that is hardwired into the electrical
wiring, directly plugged into an electrical outlet without a switch,
other than a circuit breaker, or, if the alarm is battery-powered,
attached to the wall or ceiling of a regulated rental unit, in accordance
with the Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection
and Warning Equipment (NFPA 720).
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LANDLORD
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a regulated
rental unit (same as owner).
LICENSE
The license issued to the owner of regulated rental units
under this chapter, which is required for the lawful rental of a regulated
rental unit.
MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING
A building containing two or more independent dwelling units,
including, but not limited to, double houses, row houses, townhouses,
condominiums, apartment houses, and conversion apartments.
OCCUPANT
An individual who resides in a regulated rental unit, whether
or not he or she is the owner thereof, with whom a legal relationship
with the owner/landlord is established by a written or oral lease
or by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (same as tenant).
OPERATIONAL
When used in reference to a carbon monoxide alarm, "operational"
means working and in service.
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OWNER
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises or all or part of the
beneficial ownership and a right to the present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a regulated
rental unit (same as landlord).
PERSON
A natural person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated
association, limited partnership trust, or any other entity.
PREMISES
Any parcel of real property in the Borough, including the
land and all buildings and appurtenant structures or appurtenant elements,
on which one or more regulated rental units are located.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPEALS BOARD
A Board consisting of three Home Rule Borough of Edinboro residents appointed by Borough Council. See §
5-211 and §
1-241 of Codified Ordinances (also known as the "Housing Review Board").
RENTAL AGREEMENT
Written or oral agreement also called a lease, between owner/landlord
and occupant/tenant.
RESPONSIBLE LOCAL AGENT
An adult individual designated by the owner of a regulated
rental unit under § 5-293, Subsection 2. The responsible
local agent shall be the agent of the owner for service of due process
and receiving notices or demands and to perform the obligations of
the owner under this Subpart and under rental agreements with occupants.
ROOMING HOUSE
A building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without
meals, for compensation and not occupied as a one-family or two-family
dwelling.
ROOMING UNIT
Any room or group of rooms in a rooming house forming a single
habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or
living, but not for cooking purposes.
TENANT
An individual who resides in a regulated rental unit, whether
or not he or she is the owner thereof with whom a legal relationship
with the owner/landlord is established by a written or oral lease
or by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (same as occupant).
TENANT INFORMATION FORM
The summary of Borough Ordinances required to be delivered
to tenant(s)/occupant(s) of each regulated rental unit.
UNRELATED
Of or pertaining to persons not related to one another through
blood to the level of second cousins, adoption or marriage.