As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Portion of a structure which is partly or completely below
grade.
The heating system permanently installed and adjusted so
as to provide the distribution of heat to all habitable areas from
a source outside of these areas.
The Livability Code.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Oakland or the
Town's designee.[1]
To declare a structure or part of it, premises, or equipment,
unsafe or unfit for use or occupancy.
The Department of Housing and Community Development.[2]
The control and elimination of insects, rodents, or other
pests by:
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
The space in a structure used for living, sleeping, eating,
or cooking, including bathrooms and toilet compartments. Closets,
halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas are not considered
habitable areas.
A single unit of a structure providing or intended to provide
complete living and sleeping facilities for one or more persons.
The presence, within or contiguous to, a structure or premises
of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
The repair and other acts intended to prevent a decline in
the condition of a structure, premises, or equipment below the standards
established by this code and other applicable statutes, codes, and
ordinances.
An individual having possession of a space within a housing
unit.
A person who has charge, care, or control of a structure
or premises which is offered for occupancy.
An individual, partnership, limited partnership, trust, estate,
association or corporation.
The practice, materials, facilities, and fixtures used in
the installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of all piping,
fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances within the scope of the applicable
plumbing code.
A receptacle or device which:
Is permanently connected to the water distribution
system of the premises, and demands a supply of water from it;
Discharges used water, liquid-borne waste materials,
or sewerage either directly or indirectly to the drainage system of
the premises; or
Requires both a water supply connection and
a discharge to the drainage system of the premises.
A lot, plot or parcel of land including the structures on
it.
A person having a legal or equitable interest in the premises,
including the guardian of the estate of the person, or the executor
or administrator of the estate of the person is ordered to take possession
of the premises by a court.
Paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather,
tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass,
crockery, dust and other similar materials as well as the residue
from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible materials.
The Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community
Development.
A residential structure used for human habitation.
An occupant other than a property owner.
The Town of Oakland.[3]
The process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical
means to or from a space.
MECHANICAL VENTILATIONVentilation by power-driven devices.
NATURAL VENTILATIONVentilation by opening to outer air through windows, skylights, doors, louvers, or stacks without power-driven devices.
