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Cl7? ? TER 2 DEFINITIOIVS SECTION PM-201.0 GENERAL PM-201.1 Scope: Unless otherwise expressly stated, the follow- ing temns shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter. PNT-201Z Interchangeability: Words stated in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular. P1VI-201.3 Terms defined in other codes: Where tenns are not defined in this code and are defined in the building, plumbing or mechanical codes listed in Chapter 8, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes. PM-201.4 Terms not defned: Where terms are riot defined, through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. PM-201S Parts: Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwell- ing," "premises," "building," "rooming house: "'roomin4 unit; " ..story," or "structure" are stated in this code, they shall be construed as thouQh they were followed by the words "or any part thereof." SECTION PM-202.0 GENERAL DEFINITIONS Approved: Approved by the code official. Basement: See Section PM-302_0. Bathroom: See Section PM-502.0. Building: Any stnicture occupied or intended for supporting or sheltering any orcupunc.N•. Building code: The buildinQ code officially adopted by the legislative body of this jurisdiction, or other such codes officially designated by the legislative body of the jurisdiction for the regulation of construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, location, nccupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures_ Code official: The official who is charged with the administra- tion and enforcement of this code, or any duly authorized representative. Condemn: To adjudge unfit for occupancy. Constructian documents: All the written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a building permit. Thc con- struction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriste scalc. Dwellings: (See Section PM-201_5.) Dormitory: A space in a building where group slcepini-, accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group. Dwelling unit: Asingle unit providing complete, indcpendent living facilities for one or more persotts, includine permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Hotel: Any building containing six or more 2uestrooms. intended or designed to be occupied, or which are rented or hired out to be occupied, for sleeping purposes by guests. One family dwelling: A buildine containing one clwc•1lin;, unit with not more than five lodgers or boarden. Roo?ning house: A building arraneed or occupied for Icx1g.- ing, with or without meals, for compensation and not cx- cupied as a one fomih• dx•e!li,tg or a Pwo funiilN• dtirelling. Rooming unit: Any room or group oF rooms forming a single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupicd for sleep- ing or living, but not for cooking purposes. Two family dweiling: A huilding containing two dk•ellin, units with not more than five lodgers or boarden pc:rJilmilY. Exterior property: See Section PM-302.0. Extermination: See Section PM-302.0. Family: An individual or m:u-ried couple and the children lhereuf with not more than two other per.snns relaled directly lo ihe individual or married couple by blood or marriage: or agroup of not more than five unrelated persuns, living togcther as a single housekeeping unit in a dx•elling tutit. Garbage: See Section PM- 30?.O. Nabitab[e space: See Section PM-402.0. Infestation: See Section PNt-302.0. Let for occupancy or let: See Section PM-302.0. Occupancy: The purpose for which a building or portion thercot I is utilized or occupied. Occupant: See Section PM- 102.(). Openable area: See Scction P'vt-402.0. Operator: See Section PM- 10?.0. Owner: See Section PM-30'_.0.