Chico Municipal Code Ch. 16.04 Building Regulations - Definitions

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in this chapter shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in the building regulations adopted by this title.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “addition” shall mean an extension or increase in the floor area of a building or structure or an extension or increase in the height of a building or structure or sign.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “alter” or “alteration” shall mean any change or modification in a building or structure, building service equipment, or sign.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “asbestos-containing construction materials” means any construction material which contains more than one-tenth of one percent asbestos by weight.

(Ord. 1772 §1)

The term “building” shall mean any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “building service equipment” shall mean all electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and plumbing equipment.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “director” shall mean the director of the community development department.

(Ord. 2364 §320, Ord. 2439 §112)

The term “electrical equipment” shall mean all materials, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus, and the like used as part of or in connection with an electrical installation.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “existing” when used in the context of an existing building or structure, existing building service equipment, or an existing sign shall mean any building or structure, building service equipment, or sign which was constructed or installed prior to the enactment of the standards adopted by Chapter 16.06 of this title or any applicable amendment thereto.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “mechanical equipment” shall mean all heating, ventilating, cooling or refrigeration equipment or systems, and all incinerators or other heat-producing appliances.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “plumbing equipment” shall mean all potable water supply systems or equipment, including all potable water supply and distribution pipes, potable water treating equipment, and potable water using equipment; all plumbing systems supplied with water or which receive liquid or liquid-borne wastes, including all receptacles, devices, or appliances appurtenant to such systems; all drainage systems, including their respective joints and connections, devices, receptacles, and appurtenances; and all fuel gas piping, water heaters and vents for same.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “premises” shall mean any building or structure or any parcel of real property on which a building or structure, building service equipment or sign is located.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “repair” shall mean the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building or structure, building service equipment, or sign for the purpose of its maintenance.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “structure” shall mean that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))

The term “sign” shall mean any medium, including a structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising purposes.

(Ord. 1646 §2 (part))