§ 139-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

The department, branch or agency of this municipality which is authorized by the adopting ordinance to administer the provisions of this code.

BUILDING

A structure enclosed with exterior walls or fire walls, built, erected and framed of component structural parts, designed for the housing shelter, enclosure and support of individual, animals or property of any kind. When used herein, "building" and "structure" shall be interchangeable except where the context clearly indicates otherwise.

CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUED OCCUPANCY

Indicating that as a result of a general inspection of the visible parts of the building, no violations have been determined to have occurred and no unsafe conditions have been found, and that the existing use of the building has heretofore lawfully existed.

CHANGE OF USE

A change from one use to another use in a building or tenancy or portion thereof.

COMMERCIAL

Of or connected with commerce, made or done for sale or profit.

EQUIPMENT

Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigerating and fire prevention/suppression equipment, and elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, boilers, pressure vessels and other mechanical facilities or installations which are related to building services.

GARBAGE

The animal and vegetable and other organic waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

INFESTATIONS

The presence, within or around a building, of any insects, rodents or other pests.

INSPECTION

To look at carefully; to examine or review officially.

INSPECTOR

One who inspects; official examiner.

MAINTENANCE

The replacement or mending of existing work with equivalent materials for the purpose of safety, healthfulness and upkeep of the structure and the adherence to such other standards of upkeep as are required in the interest of public safety, health and welfare.

OCCUPANT

Any person or persons in actual possession of and occupying a building, including the owner.

OWNER

Any person properly authorized to exercise powers of or for an owner of property for purposes of its purchase, sale, use, occupancy or maintenance.

PRIOR APPROVALS

The necessary certifications or approvals issued, which are conditions precedent to the issuance of a continuous certificate of occupancy, as the case may be. Prior approvals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. 

Letter from the property owner approving an occupancy.

B. 

Zoning.

C. 

Water certification.

D. 

Sewer certification.

E. 

Ocean County Health (retail activities).

F. 

State Health (wholesale activities).

RUBBISH

Includes all combustible and noncombustible waste material, except garbage.

STRUCTURE

A combination of materials to form a construction for occupancy, use or ornamentation, whether installed on, above, or below the surface of a parcel of land.

USE GROUP

The classification of an occupancy.

UTILITIES

Includes electric, gas, heating, water and sewerage services and equipment therefor.

VACATE

To make vacant.