§ 11-404. DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this article, certain words, phrases, and terms, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this section or as specified in the Fresno Building Code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, copyright 1986, shall be construed as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.

(a) "Abandoned" is any property over which the owner has given up dominion and control with no intention of recovering it.

(b) "Board-up" is the temporary and interim measure to board-up building openings and secure the structure from unauthorized public entry. It is not considered compliance with a Notice and Order or correction of any violation.

(c) "Building" is any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

(d) "Fresno Building Code" shall mean Article 1 of Chapter 11, Article 5 of Chapter 10 and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of the Fresno Municipal Code.

(e) "Building Official" shall include the Building Official or any of his/her designated enforcement officials or authorized representatives.

(f) "Commission" shall mean the Building Commission of the City of Fresno.

(g) "Dangerous building" is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the provisions of Section 11-411.

(h) "Fire Chief" is the chief officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction or the chief officer's authorized representative.

(i) "Imminent Life Safety Hazard" shall mean any emergency situation involving physical safety, or one that is reasonably certain to place life or limb in peril.

(j) "Occupy" shall mean to use for human habitation, for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes, or any combination thereof, or for the conduct of any business, profession, occupation, or calling, including storage of merchandise or materials of any kind. (Added Ord. 97-70, § 2, eff. 1-4-98).