Definitions. For the purpose of this article, certain terms, phrases,
words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this
section where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily
accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's
Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged,
copyright 1986, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted
meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural
the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine
and the feminine the masculine.
ADDITION
An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building
or structure.
APPROVED AGENCY
An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in
conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency
has been approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.
BUILDING
Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering
any use or occupancy.
BUILDING CODE
The National Building Code published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., as adopted by South Hanover Township [Article
II].
BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Refers to the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and elevator
equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories
which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling,
refrigeration, fire fighting and transportation facilities essential
for the habitable occupancy of the building or structure for its designated
use and occupancy.
BUILDING, EXISTING
A building erected prior to the adoption of this Code, or
one for which a legal building permit has been issued.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of this article, or his duly authorized
representative.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
All of 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.
ELECTRICAL CODE
The National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by South Hanover Township [Article
III].
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
The National Fire Prevention Code published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., as adopted by South Hanover Township [Article
V].
JURISDICTION
As used in this article is the political subdivision of South
Hanover Township which adopts this article for administrative regulations
within its sphere of authority.
LISTED AND LISTING TERMS
Refer to equipment and materials which are shown in a list
published by an approved testing agency, qualified and equipped for
experimental testing and maintaining an adequate periodic inspection
of current productions and whose listing states that the equipment
complies with recognized safety standards.
MECHANICAL CODE
The National Mechanical Code published by the Building Officials
and Code Administrators International, Inc., as adopted by South Hanover
Township.
OCCUPANCY
The purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used
or intended to be used.
OWNER
Any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or
equitable interest in the property.
PERMIT
An official document or certificate issued by the Code Enforcement
Officer authorizing performance of a specified activity.
PERSON
A natural person, his heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its
or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
PLUMBING CODE
The National Plumbing Code published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., as adopted by South Hanover Township [Article
IV].
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
The National Property Maintenance Code published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., as adopted by South Hanover Township [Article
VI].
REPAIR
The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing
building, structure or building service equipment for the purpose
of its maintenance.
SHALL
As used in this article, is mandatory.
START OF CONSTRUCTION
For purposes of implementation of this article and of those
other applicable technical codes and ordinances, construction shall
be considered to have started with first placement of permanent construction
on the site, such as the pouring of slabs or footings or any work
beyond the stage of excavation.
STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building
of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed
of parts joined together in some definite manner.
TECHNICAL CODES
Those codes adopted by South Hanover Township containing
the provisions for design, construction, alteration, addition, repair,
removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all
buildings and structures and building service equipment as herein
defined.
VALUATION or VALUE
As applied to a building and its building service equipment,
shall be the estimated cost to replace the building and its building
service equipment in kind, based on current replacement costs.