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101073519 <br />1 <br />CHAPTER 2 <br />DEFINITIONS <br />User note: <br />About this chapter: Codes, by their very nature, are technical documents. Every word, term and punctuation mark can add to or change <br />the meaning of a technical requirement. It is necessary to maintain a consensus on the specific meaning of each term contained in the <br />code. Chapter 2 performs this function by stating clearly what specific terms mean for the purpose of the code. <br />SECTION 201 <br />GENERAL <br />201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the follow- <br />ing terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the <br />meanings shown in this chapter. <br />201.2 Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense <br />include the future; words stated in the masculine gender <br />include the feminine and neuter; the singular number <br />includes the plural and the plural, the singular. <br />201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not <br />defined in this code and are defined in the International <br />Building Code, International Existing Building Code, Inter- <br />national Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, <br />International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing <br />Code, International Residential Code, International Zoning <br />Code or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings <br />ascribed to them as stated in those codes. <br />Exception: When used within this code, the terms unsafe <br />and dangerous shall have only the meanings ascribed to <br />them in this code and shall not have the meanings <br />ascribed to them by the International Existing Building <br />Code. <br />201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined <br />through the methods authorized by this section, such terms <br />shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context <br />implies. <br />201.5 Parts. Whenever the words "dwelling unit," "dwell- <br />ing," "premises," "building," "rooming house," "rooming <br />unit," "housekeeping unit" or "story" are stated in this code, <br />they shall be construed as though they were followed by the <br />words "or any part thereof." <br />SECTION 202 <br />GENERAL DEFINITIONS <br />ANCHORED. Secured in a manner that provides positive <br />connection. <br />[A] APPROVED. Acceptable to the code official. <br />BASEMENT. That portion of a building that is partly or <br />completely below grade. <br />BATHROOM. A room containing plumbing fixtures includ- <br />ing a bathtub or shower. <br />BEDROOM. Any room or space used or intended to be used <br />for sleeping purposes in either a dwelling or sleeping unit. <br />[A] CODE OFFICIAL. The official who is charged with the <br />administration and enforcement of this code, or any duly <br />authorized representative. <br />CONDEMN. To adjudge unfit for occupancy. <br />COST OF SUCH DEMOLITION OR EMERGENCY <br />REPAIRS. The costs shall include the actual costs of the <br />demolition or repair of the structure less revenues obtained if <br />salvage was conducted prior to demolition or repair. Costs <br />shall include, but not be limited to, expenses incurred or <br />necessitated related to demolition or emergency repairs, such <br />as asbestos survey and abatement if necessary; costs of <br />inspectors, testing agencies or experts retained relative to the <br />demolition or emergency repairs; costs of testing; surveys for <br />other materials that are controlled or regulated from being <br />dumped in a landfill; title searches; mailing(s); postings; <br />recording; and attorney fees expended for recovering of the <br />cost of emergency repairs or to obtain or enforce an order of <br />demolition made by a code official, the governing body or <br />board of appeals. <br />DETACHED. When a structural element is physically <br />disconnected from another and that connection is necessary <br />to provide a positive connection. <br />DETERIORATION. To weaken, disintegrate, corrode, rust <br />or decay and lose effectiveness. <br />[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, <br />independent living facilities for one or more persons, includ- <br />ing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking <br />and sanitation. <br />[Z] EASEMENT. That portion of land or property reserved <br />for present or future use by a person or agency other than the <br />legal fee owner(s) of the property. The easement shall be <br />permitted to be for use under, on or above said lot or lots. <br />EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. An <br />operable exterior window, door or other similar device that <br />provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the <br />event of an emergency. <br />EQUIPMENT SUPPORT. Those structural members or <br />assemblies of members or manufactured elements, including <br />braces, frames, lugs, snuggers, hangers or saddles, that trans- <br />mit gravity load, lateral load and operating load between the <br />equipment and the structure. <br />EXTERIOR PROPERTY. The open space on the premises <br />and on adjoining property under the control of owners or <br />operators of such premises. <br />1 <br />2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE° <br />INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL <br />2-1 <br />Copyright © 2020 ICC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by Jesse Szykulski (jszykulski@cityoframsey.com), (City of Minnetrista) Order Number #101073519 on Apr 19, 2021 12:45 PM (PDT) pursuant to License <br />Agreement with ICC. No further reproduction, no further reproductions by any third party, or distribution authorized. Single user only, copying and networking prohibited. 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