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Part 2 — DEFINITIONS

Arcadia Building Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Arcadia

8020. - DEFINITIONS.

The words used in each of the codes adopted by this Article shall have the meaning ascribed to them within each respective code, and in addition thereto the following words shall be understood and defined to have the meanings set forth in the following subsections.

If any term used in the codes which are adopted by reference in this Article refer to an officer, agency, board or body not set up by or within the City, the term shall be deemed to refer to such officer, agency, board or body as shall in fact be charged with the responsibility of performing the duty intended to be performed.

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▸ Contents — Arcadia Building Code
Arcadia Building Code
  1. Article VIII — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  2. Part 1 — CREATION OF DIVISION
  3. ▸ Part 2 — DEFINITIONS
    Overview
    1. 8020. - DEFINITIONS.
  4. Part 3 — VIOLATIONS
  5. Part 4
  6. Part 1 — ADOPTION
  7. Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS[[3]]
  8. Part 2 — PURPOSE
  9. Part 3
  10. Part 1 — DECLARATION OF NEED
  11. Part 2 — PURPOSE
  12. Part 5 — DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
  13. Part 2 — SANITARY FACILITIES
  14. Part 4 — SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
  15. Part 5 — HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
  16. Part 6 — SECURITY BARS
  17. Part 3
  18. Part 1 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS
  19. Part 2 — PURPOSE
  20. Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETES AND AMENDMENTS[[12]]

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