A.
Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purpose of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter.
B.
Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense include the
future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine
and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural,
the singular.
C.
Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this
code and are defined in the State of Wisconsin Building Code, International
Building Code, International Fire Code, International Zoning Code,
International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, ASME A17.1
or the National Electrical Code (NEC), such terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them as in those codes.
D.
Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods
authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted
meanings such as the context implies.
E.
Whenever the woods "dwelling unit," "dwelling," "premises," "building,"
"rooming house," "rooming unit," or "story" are stated in this code,
they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words
"or any part thereof."
Approved by the code official.
That portion of a building which is partly or completely
below grade.
Any room or space used or intended to be used for sleeping
purposes.
The official who is charged with the administration and enforcement
of this code, or any duly authorized representative.
To adjudge unfit for occupancy.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities
for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
The open space on the premises and on adjoining property
under the control of owners or operators of such premises.
The control and elimination of insects, rats or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible
materials that serve as their food: by poison spraying, fumigating,
trapping or by any other approved pest elimination methods.
The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
A building component or a system of building components located
at or near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces that minimizes
the possibility of a fall from the walking surface to a lower level.
Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces,
and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
A condition which could cause a serious or life-threatening
injury or death at any time.
The presence, within or contiguous to, a structure or premises
of insects, rats, vermin or other pests.
Devices, equipment, appliances, or materials to which has
been affixed a label, seal, symbol or other identifying mark of nationally
recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organization
concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection
of the production of the above-labeled items and by whose label the
manufacturer attests to compliance with applicable nationally recognized
standards.
To permit, provide or offer possession or occupancy of a
dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, building, premise or structure
by a person who is or is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant
to a written or unwritten lease, agreement or license, or pursuant
to a recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of
land.
The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized
or occupied.
Any individual living or sleeping in a building, or having
possession of a space within a building.
That part of a window, skylight or door which is available
for unobstructed ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors.
Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure
or premises which is let or offered for occupancy.
Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official
records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the
property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the
guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or Administrator
of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real
property by a court.
An individual, corporation, partnership or any other group
acting as a unit.
A lot, plot or parcel of land including any structures thereon.
A building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without
meals, for compensation and not occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling.
Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit
occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or living, but not
for cooking purposes.
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage;
the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal,
coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes,
wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin
cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar
materials.
An offense in which the prosecution in a legal proceeding
is not required to prove criminal intent as a part of its case. It
is enough to prove that the defendant either did an act which was
prohibited, or failed to do an act which the defendant was legally
required to do.
That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
A person, corporation, partnership or group, whether or not
the legal owner of record, occupying a building or portion thereof
as a unit.
A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub
or shower.
The natural or mechanical process of supplying conditioned
or unconditioned air to, or removing such air from, any such space.
Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., generally plumb, level,
square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
An open space on the same lot with a structure.
