The following words and phrases are defined for use in this
chapter:
"Accessible attic space"
means a space between the roof and ceiling next below in
a dwelling unit where the roof slope is not less than two and one-half
feet in 12 feet, and the vertical clear height from the top of the
truss or ceiling joist to the underside of the roof sheathing at the
roof ridge is at least 30 inches.
"Dwelling unit"
means a building or portion thereof used or designed for
residential occupancy that is a single-family, duplex, multifamily
residence, roominghouse or boardinghouse, or similar residential accommodations.
"Energy audit"
means an on-site inspection of existing ceiling insulation,
weather-stripping and caulking, duct insulation, hot water heater
and pipe insulation, window exposure to summer heat gain, shower head
flow restriction devices and other items related to overall household
energy consumption.
"Energy auditor"
means an authorized representative of the city, trained and
certified to conduct energy audits.
"Energy conservation measure"
means an individual or set of devices, systems or structural
alterations, or a combination or related actions which are designed
to reduce household energy consumption.
"Inaccessible"
means a term used for the purposes of this chapter referring
to the inability to install a specified energy conservation measure
without significant alteration and/or unusual cost.
"Proof of compliance form"
means a form approved by the planning department which is
used to document compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
"Sale or exchange"
means the recordation of any deed, agreement to sell, exchange,
rent or lease with an option to sell or purchase, or otherwise transfer
title to any dwelling unit.
"Seller"
means the owner of record of any residential dwelling unit
being sold or exchanged, or the agent of the foregoing.
(Ord. 1610 § 1(A), 1982)
No violation of this chapter or civil liability based on this
chapter shall arise on the part of an energy auditor from the performance
of an energy audit or the failure to perform an energy audit if the
energy audit services were performed free of charge.
(Ord. 1610 § 1(E), 1982)