A.
Word usage.
(1)
In the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, all words other than the terms herein specifically defined shall have the meanings implied by their context in this chapter or their ordinarily accepted meanings as generally used; words in the present tense shall include the future; words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural number includes the singular.
(2)
Meaning of certain words. Whenever the words "accessory structure," "building," "establishment subject to licensing," "nursing home," "premises" or "structure" are used in this chapter, they shall be construed, unless expressly stated to the contrary, to include the plurals of these words and as if they were followed by the words "or any part thereof." The word "shall" shall be defined as mandatory.
B. APPROVED BOARD BUILDING DETERIORATION DIRECTOR EXPOSED TO PUBLIC VIEW EXTERIOR OF THE PREMISES EXTERMINATION FIRE HAZARD(1) (2) (3) (4) FLOOR SPACE INFESTATION NUISANCE(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) OPERATOR OWNER PERSON PLUMBING PREMISES PROPER OR PROPERLY RUBBISH STRUCTURE WEATHERING
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter and of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto:
As defined and specified by the Director in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
The Board of Appeals.
A combination of materials to form a construction adapted to permanent or continuous occupancy for use for public, institutional, business or storage purposes.
The condition of a building or part thereof, characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting or other evidence of physical decay or neglect, lack of maintenance or excessive use.
The Director of the Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
Any premises, or any part thereof, or any building, or any part thereof, which may be lawfully viewed by the public, or any member thereof, from a sidewalk, street, alleyway, licensed open-air parking lot or from any adjoining or neighboring premises.
Open space on the premises outside of any building thereon.
The control and elimination of insects, rodents and vermin by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible material that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping or by other approved means of pest elimination.
Any device or condition likely to cause fire and which is so situated as to endanger either persons or property.
The creation, maintenance or continuance of any physical condition by reason of which there exists a use, accumulation or storage of combustible or explosive material sufficient in amount or so located or in such a manner as to put in jeopardy, in event of ignition, either persons or property.
The obstruction to or of fire escapes, ladders which may be used as escape, stairways, aisles, exits, doors, windows, passageways or halls, likely, in the event of fire, to interfere with the operations of the Fire Division or of the safety and ready egress of occupants.
The violation of any rule now or hereafter promulgated by the Fire Division or the City of Pawtucket.
The horizontally projected floor area inside of and between exterior walls or partitions or any combination thereof.
The presence of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests on the premises which constitute a health hazard.
Any public nuisance known at public law or in equity jurisprudence, or as provided by the statutes of the State of Rhode Island or the ordinances of the City of Pawtucket.
Any attractive nuisance which may prove detrimental to the health or safety of children whether in a building, on the premises of a building or upon an unoccupied lot. This includes but is not limited to abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations, abandoned iceboxes, refrigerators, motor vehicles, any structurally unsound fences or structures, lumber, trash, fences, debris or vegetation, such as poison ivy, oak or sumac, which may prove a hazard for inquisitive minors.
Physical conditions dangerous to human life or detrimental to the health of persons on or near the premises where the conditions exist.
Overcrowding of a room with occupants in violation of this chapter.
Insufficient ventilation or illumination in violation of this chapter.
Inadequate or insanitary sewage or plumbing facilities in violation of this chapter.
Insanitary conditions or anything offensive to the senses or dangerous to health in violation of this chapter.
Whatever renders air, food or drink unwholesome or detrimental to the health of human beings.
Fire hazards.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure, or a part thereof, whether with or without the knowledge and consent of the owner.
Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others, shall have legal or equitable title to any premises, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof, or shall have charge, care or control of any structure, as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee, receiver or guardian of the estate, or as a mortgagee in possession regardless of how such possession was obtained. Any person who is a lessee subletting or reassigning any part or all of any structure shall be deemed to be a co-owner with the lessor and shall have joint responsibility over the portion of the premises sublet or assigned by said lessee.
Includes any individual, group of individuals, firm, corporation, association or partnership.
Includes all of the following supplied facilities, equipment and devices: gas pipes, water pipes, toilets, lavatories, sinks, laundry tubs, installed dishwashers, garbage disposal units, installed clothes-washing machines, catch basins, wash basins, bathtubs, shower baths, waste and sewer pipes, cesspools, septic tanks, drainage fields, drains, vents, traps and any other gas burning or water using fixtures and appliances, together with all connections to water, waste and sewer or gas pipes.
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the buildings or structures thereon.
As defined and specified herein or in rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto; or when not so defined or specified, in accordance with the applicable ordinances of the City of Pawtucket.
All noncombustible refuse.
Combination of any materials, whether fixed or portable, forming a construction, including buildings.
Deterioration, decay or damage caused by exposure to the elements.