As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
AGENT
The designated representative of an owner, lessor, operator, occupant
or person, as filed with the agency.
GENERAL PLUMBING
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.
LESSOR
The grantor of a lease interest in premises.
OCCUPANT
The person in occupancy, in possession or in control of premises.
OPERATOR
The person engaged in the activity of renting or providing space
or premises for occupancy or use by others.
OWNER
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.
PERSON
Includes entities such as partnerships, firms, associations and corporations
as well as individuals.
PREMISES
Land (improved or unimproved), place, property, buildings, structures,
equipment, facilities and improvements, if any.