Terms defined. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms
shall, for the purpose of this code, have the meanings indicated in
this section:
ACT
Article 83B, § 6-103 et seq. of the Annotated Code
of Maryland.
BASEMENT
The portion of a building that is partly underground, but
having less than half of its clear floor-to-ceiling height below the
average grade of the adjoining ground.
BUILDING CODE
The Building Code now or hereafter adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners, or such other code as may be designated by the
Board of County Commissioners for the regulation of construction,
alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location,
occupancy and maintenance of premises and structures.
BUILDING OFFICIAL
The official designated by the municipality to enforce building,
or similar laws and this code, or his duly authorized representative.
CELLAR
The portion of a building that is partly underground, having
half or more than half of its clear height below the average grade
of the adjoining ground.
CODE
The Calvert County Minimum Livability Code.
CODE OFFICIAL
The chief of the Division of Inspections and Permits, his
agents and designees.
CONDEMN
To declare a structure or part thereof, premises or equipment,
as unsafe or unfit for use or occupation.
EXTERMINATION
The control and elimination of insects, rodents, vermin or
other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or
making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning,
spraying, fumigating, trapping, or by any other approved pest elimination
methods.
GARBAGE
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking, serving and consumption of food.
HABITABLE AREA
The space in a structure used for living, sleeping, eating
or cooking, including bathrooms and toilet compartments. Closets,
halls, storage or utility space and similar areas are not considered
habitable areas.
HEATING
The heating system installed and adjusted so as to provide
the distribution of heat to all habitable areas.
HOUSING UNIT
A single unit of a structure providing or intended to provide
complete living and sleeping facilities for one or more persons.
INFESTATION
The presence within or around a structure or premises of
insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
MAINTENANCE
The repair and other acts intended to prevent a decline in
the condition of a structure, premises or equipment below the standards
established by this code and other applicable statutes, codes and
ordinances.
OCCUPANT
An individual having possession of a space within a housing
unit.
OPERATOR
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is offered for residential occupancy.
PERSON
Includes an individual, partnership, limited partnership,
trust, estate, association or corporation.
PLUMBING
The practice, materials, facilities and fixtures used in
the installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of all piping,
fixtures, appliances and appurtenances within the scope of the applicable
Plumbing Code.
PLUMBING FIXTURES
A receptacle or device which is either permanently or temporarily
connected to the water distribution system of the premises, and demands
a supply of water therefrom; or discharges used water, liquid-borne
waste materials or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage
system of the premises; or which requires both a water supply connection
and a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the structures thereon.
PROPERTY OWNER
Any person having a legal or equitable interest in the premises,
including the guardian of the estate of any such person, or the executor
or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession
of the premises by a court.
RUBBISH
Paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather,
tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass,
crockery, dust or other similar materials, as well as the residue
from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials.
STRUCTURE
A residential structure used or intended for human habitation.
TENANT
An occupant of a residential structure other than a property
owner.
VENTILATION
The process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical
means to or from any space.
(1)
Mechanical: ventilation by power-driven devices.
(2)
Natural: ventilation by opening to outer air through windows,
skylights, doors, louvers or stacks without power-driven devices.