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IRC - International Residential Code. Kitchen - A habitable room intended to be used for the cooking of food or the preparation of meals, which includes a sink with adequate water, counter working space, and adequate space for refrigeration equipment. Maintenance - To keep in a good state of repair; to preserve from deterioration. Multiple Family Dwelling - A building or portion thereof used for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other with separate kitchen and bathroom facilities. Noncombustible - Any material or combination of materials which will not ignite or support combustion during a 5 minute exposure (refer to State Building and Fire Codes). NFPA - National Fire Protection Association. Occupancy - The purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used. Occupant - Any person residing in a structure, building, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or premises, or any part thereof. Operator - The owners or their agents who have charge, care, control, or management of a building or part thereof. Owner - Any person, group, partnership, corporation, or other entity, alone, jointly or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of, or have charge, care or control of, any building or a portion thereof within the City as owner, employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this article to the same extent as the owner. Permissible Occupant Load - The maximum number of individuals permitted to occupy a building or space within a building. Person - An individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or joint venture or organization of any kind. Pests - Rodents, insects at any stage of development, and other destructive or offensive vermin including, but not limited to, rats, mice, flies, roaches, and fleas.