Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chico Municipal Code Ch. 16.44 Fire Regulations - Definitions
Chico Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Chico
Cite as: Chico Municipal Code Chapter 16.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04
16.44.010 General provisions.¶
Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in this chapter and CFC Chapter 2, as adopted by Chapter 16R.42 of Title 16R of this code, shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in the fire regulations adopted by this title.
(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §12 (part))
16.44.020 Fire.¶
The term "fire" means the phenomena of combustion when manifested by light and heat.
(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §12 (part))
16.44.030 Premises.¶
The term "premises" means any building or structure or any parcel of real property.
(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §12 (part))
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