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General words in this chapter are used in their ordinary
English usage except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
or where a specific definition is set forth.
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AGENT
GENERAL PLUMBING
LESSOR
OCCUPANT
OPERATOR
OWNER
PERSON
PREMISES
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
The designated representative of an owner, lessor, operator, occupant
or person, as filed with the agency.
The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance,
extension and alteration of piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances
in connection with any of the following: sanitary drainage systems, the attendant
vent systems, building drainage (i.e., sumps and downspout) systems and the
water supply systems, within or adjacent to any building or structure, to
their connections with public systems or other approved terminals.
The grantor of a lease interest in premises.
The person in occupancy, in possession or in control of premises.
The person engaged in the activity of renting or providing space
or premises for occupancy or use by others.
The person exercising dominion or control over or vested with title
in premises, a proprietor (legal owner, joint owner, part owner, record owner,
equitable owner, reputed owner or their successor in interest) or the respective
agent of any of them.
Includes entities such as partnerships, firms, associations and corporations
as well as individuals.
Land (improved or unimproved), place, property, buildings, structures,
equipment, facilities and improvements, if any.
