A.
Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense
include the future; words in the masculine gender include the feminine
and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural
the singular.
C.
Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through
the methods authorized by this section, they shall have their ordinarily
accepted meanings such as the context shall imply.
D.
Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "multifamily
dwelling," "premises," "residential building," "rooming house," "rooming
unit" or "structure" are used in this code, they shall be construed
as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following
terms shall, for the purpose of this code, have the meanings indicated
in this article:
All switches, receptacles or devices which are permanently
or temporarily connected to the electrical system leading from the
electrical service panel.[2]
Shall not mean the functional equivalent of a biologically
related family, but shall mean:
One individual occupying a dwelling unit and
maintaining a separate housekeeping unit;
Two or more persons related by blood or marriage
and including adopted or foster children occupying a dwelling unit
and using common cooking facilities; or
Any number of persons living and cooking together
as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, adoption
or marriage.[3]
[Amended 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 726]
A document issued by the code official certifying that rental
residential property has been inspected and is in compliance with
the standards and criteria of this code. Its issuance gives permission
to the property holder to rent or let such property or part thereof
to another for occupancy.
Acts to repair and other acts to prevent a decline in the
condition of grounds, structures and equipment such that the condition
does not fall below the standards established by this code and other
applicable statutes, codes and ordinances.
A hotel, as defined in this code.[4]
Any person living and/or sleeping in a regulated residential
property or having actual possession of a space within a regulated
residential property.
A structure containing one dwelling unit.[5]
Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others,
shall have:
Legal title to any structure, premises or equipment,
with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
Charge, care or control of any structure, premises
or equipment, as owner or agent of the owner, or an executor, administrator,
trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus
representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions
of this chapter and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant
thereto, to the same extent as if he were the owner.
An individual, corporation, firm, association, partnership
or any other group acting as a unit.
The action of the code official of affixing a sign or placard
to a structure, premises or equipment which clearly indicates the
code official's designation of condemnation.
The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances
and appurtenances within the scope of the plumbing code listed in
Appendix A.[6]
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.[7]
Includes the following:
The physical condition or use of any premises,
structure or equipment regarded as a public nuisance at common law;
Any physical condition, use or occupancy of
any premises or structure or its appurtenances considered an attractive
nuisance to children, including but not limited to abandoned wells,
shafts, basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures;
Any premises or structure which has unsanitary
sewerage or plumbing facilities;
Any premises or structure designated as unsafe
for human habitation or use;
Any premises or structure which is manifestly
capable of being a fire hazard or is manifestly unsafe or unsecured
as to endanger life, limb or property;
Any premises or structure from which the plumbing,
heating and/or facilities required by this code have been removed
or from which utilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed
or rendered ineffective or the required precautions against trespassers
have not been provided;
Any premises or structure which is unsanitary
or which is littered with rubbish or garbage or which has an uncontrolled
growth of weeds; or
Any structure or building that is in a state
of dilapidation, deterioration or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded;
open, vacant or abandoned; damaged by fire to the extent as not to
provide shelter; in danger of collapse or failure; and dangerous to
anyone on or near the premises.
All putrescible solids, except body waste of humans, including
garbage, rubbish, ashes and dead animals.
A watertight container that is constructed of an approved
durable material impervious to rodents that is capable of being serviced
without creating unsanitary conditions. Openings into such containers
as covers or doors shall be tight-fitting.
All forms of dwelling units, one-family dwellings, two-family
dwellings, multifamily dwellings, rooming units and hotel units, whether
the same are rental residential properties or owner-occupied. In this
code, it does not include those institutions that hold currently valid
licenses to operate as health care occupancies.
All forms of dwelling units, one-family dwellings, two-family
dwellings, multifamily dwellings, rooming units and hotel units let
for occupancy or offered to let for occupancy.
A building in which sleeping accommodations or sleeping accommodations
and cooking facilities are provided; except when classified as an
institution under the building code listed in Appendix A.[8]
Any structure or any part thereof containing one or more
rooming units and which may include cooking facilities available to
all or some rooming units which are not within a particular rooming
unit.[9]
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage.
The term shall include paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior,
rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals,
mineral matter, glass crockery, materials from construction or reconstruction
or remodeling, the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and
other combustible materials and dust and other similar materials.
A self-contained, heating appliance of either the circulating
type or the radiant type and intended primarily to heat only one room.
That which is built or constructed, including without limitation
because of enumeration buildings for any occupancy or use whatsoever,
fences, signs, billboards, fire escapes, chute escapes, railings,
water tanks, towers, open grade steps, sidewalks or stairways, tents
or anything erected and framed of component parts which is fastened,
anchored or rests on a permanent foundation or on the ground.
A structure containing two dwelling units.[10]
Whenever the words "workmanlike state of maintenance and
repair" are used in this code, they shall mean that such maintenance
and repair shall be made in a reasonably skillful manner.
An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a structure
extending along the entire length of street or rear or interior lot
line.[11]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definitions of "approved"
and "basement," which immediately preceded this definition, and the
former definitions of "cellar," "central heating," "code official,"
and "dwelling unit," which immediately followed this definition, were
repealed 9-8-2003 by Ord. No. 722.
[2]
Editor’s Note: The former definitions
of "exterior property areas” and "extermination," which immediately
followed this definition, were repealed 9-8-2003 by Ord. No. 722.
[3]
Editor's Note: The former definitions of "garbage,"
"habitable space," health care occupancies," "hotel," "hot water,"
"infestation," and "let for occupancy or let," which definitions immediately
followed this definition, were repealed 9-8-2003 by Ord. No. 722.
[4]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "multifamily
dwelling," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed
9-8-2003 by Ord. No. 722.
[5]
Editor's Note: The former definitions of "openable
area" and "operator," which immediately followed this definition,
were repealed 9-8-2003 by Ord. No. 722.
[6]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the
Borough offices.
[7]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "premises,"
which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 9-8-2003
by Ord. No. 722.
[8]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the
Borough offices.
[9]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "rooming
unit," which immediately followed this definition was repealed 9-8-2003
by Ord. No. 722.
[10]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "ventilation,"
which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 9-8-2003
by Ord. No. 722.
[11]
Editor's Note: Former Arts. IV through X,
as amended, which immediately followed this definition, were repealed
6-14-1999 by Ord. No. 677.
