Words defined in this chapter are intended only
for use with sections of this chapter. Definitions set forth in any
document referenced by this chapter shall be the acceptable definitions
for use of that document only. Words not specifically defined in this
chapter, or other referenced documents, shall be interpreted as being
the ordinary usage of the word as set forth in Webster's Third New
International Dictionary of the English Language, unabridged, as published
by the G & C Merriam Company of Springfield, Massachusetts in
1966.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A system, condition, arrangement, material or equipment submitted
to the Fire Marshal as a substitute for a code requirement.
Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. In determining
the acceptability of installations or procedures, equipment or materials,
the authority having jurisdiction may base acceptance on compliance
with National Fire Protection Association or other appropriate standards.
In the absence of such standards, said authority may require evidence
of proper installation, procedure or use. The authority having jurisdiction
may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of nationally
recognized testing laboratories, inspection agencies or other organizations
concerned with product evaluations which are in a position to determine
compliance with appropriate standards for the current production of
listed items and the satisfactory performance of such equipment or
materials in actual usage.
Any system which is designed and installed to detect a fire
and subsequently discharge an extinguishing agent without human activation
or direction.
Forty-two US gallons.
A story with more than 50% of its cubic volume below grade.
A written document issued by authority of the Fire Marshal
to any person for the purpose of granting permission to such person
to conduct or engage in any operation or act for which certification
is required.
Any material in a fibrous or shredded form which will readily
ignite when heat sources are present.
All combustible or flammable loose rubbish, litter or waste
materials generated by an occupancy which are refused, rejected or
considered worthless and are disposed of by incineration on the premises
where generated or periodically transported from the premises.
Combustible or flammable loose waste materials which are
generated by an establishment or process and, being salvageable, are
retained for scrap for reproducing on the premises where generated
or transported to a plant for processing, including, but not limited
to, all combustible fibers, hay, straw, hair, feathers, down, wood
shavings, turnings, all types of paper products, soiled cloth trimmings
and cuttings, rubber trimmings and buffings, metal fines and any mixture
of the above items or any other salvageable combustible or flammable
waste material.
A single unit providing complete and independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Any situation; circumstance or physical makeup of any structure,
premises or process which was ongoing or in effect prior to the adoption
of this chapter.
Explosives, blasting agents, water gels (slurries) and detonators.
A tested, listed or approved door and door assembly constructed
and installed for the purpose of preventing the spread of fire through
openings in walls, partitions or other horizontal or vertical construction.
Any situation, process, material or condition which, on the
basis of applicable data, may cause a fire or explosion or provide
a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of the fire
or explosion and which poses a threat to life or the property of others.
A valved connection on a water supply system having one or
more outlets and which is used to supply hose and Fire Department
pumpers with water.
The road, path or other passageway developed to allow the
passage of fire apparatus through congested areas (both built-up and
wildland).
See § 112-3 of this chapter.
Any authorized person serving as a designated employee, representative
or agent of the Fire Department.
Any fire alarm device or system or fire extinguishing device
or system, or their combination, which is designed and installed for
detecting, controlling or extinguishing a fire or otherwise alerting
occupants or the Fire Department, or both, that a fire has occurred.
Liquids, solids or gases which tend to inhibit combustion
when applied on, mixed in or combined with combustible materials.
The use of fireworks in a manner to provide audio and visual
entertainment to a group of people.
The comparative performance of fire travel over the surface
of a material when tested in accordance with the provisions of Method
of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
One US standard gallon.
The reference plane representing the average elevation of
finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls.
A container which may or may not be mounted on wheels and
is used for heating tar, asphalt or similar substances.
Any governmental unit or political division or subdivision,
including, but not limited to, township, city, village, county, borough,
state, commonwealth, province, freehold, district or territory, over
which the governmental unit exercises power and authority.
A separate detached building in which unbaled combustible
fibers are stored.
Every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance
used as a means of transportation in or on the water.
A written statement which gives an order, information or
warning.
Any pot or container with a capacity of less than six gallons
used for preheating tar, asphalt, pitch or similar substances for
the repair of roofs, streets, floors, pipes or similar objects.
An official document issued by the authority having jurisdiction
for the purpose of authorizing performance of a specified activity.
A building, or that portion of a building, which is normally
not frequented by, or open to, the public.
The manufacturing, handling, blending, conversion, purification,
recovery, separation, synthesis or use, or any combination of, any
commodity or material regulated by this chapter.
Any container in excess of 15 gallons' capacity used for
preheating tar, asphalt, pitch or similar substances for waterproofing.
Lighting, igniting, holding or possessing any lighted cigar,
cigarette or pipe; or carrying, throwing or depositing any lighted
or smoldering cigar, cigarette or pipe.
A designated area where smoking is permitted within premises
where smoking is generally prohibited.
A pipe and attendant hose valves and hose (if provided) used
for conveying water to various parts of a building for fire-fighting
purposes.
That portion of a building included between the upper surface
of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above.
A public thoroughfare (street, avenue or boulevard) which
has been dedicated for vehicular use by the public and can be used
for access by Fire Department vehicles.
To immediately judge a condition to be a life hazard and
to order immediate correction of such condition.
Any automatic fire extinguishing system which is constantly
monitored so as to determine operating conditions at all times.
Several items of equipment assembled, grouped or otherwise
interconnected for the accomplishment of a purpose or function.
The volumetric measure of the amount of water a container
can hold.
The notification in writing delivered in person to the individual
or parties intended or delivered at or sent by certified or registered
mail to the last residential or business address of each person.
