§ 18.02.102. DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall have the meanings as shown in this Code. In addition, definitions located in the technical codes are hereby incorporated into this Code.

1.

Building, existing: building constructed prior to the adoption of the Building Code for which a legal certificate of occupancy has not been issued. A building subject to the Existing Building Code.

2.

Building official: The official appointed pursuant to Section 18.02.103.1 of this Code who is charged with the administration and enforcement of the codes enumerated in Section 18.02.101.2 above.

3.

Customized plan review (CPR): The customized plan review process may be used to expedite the review of commercial construction documents for new construction projects, major additions to existing facilities and for complex projects upon payment of the established fee.

4.

Home improvement: The repair, replacement, remodeling, alteration, conversion, modernization, or addition to any existing building or any portion or system thereof which is used or designed to be used as a dwelling unit, including construction, replacement or improvement of porches, garages, carports, roofs, fences, rockwalls and swimming pools.

5.

Master permit: All new construction shall require a building permit that shall serve as the master permit and all other required permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and/or irrigation permits) shall be obtained separately and attached to the master permit. For new construction, master permits must be obtained prior to any other required permits.

6.

Separate subcontractor permit: Are permits issued for disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and/or irrigation. Separate subcontractor permits are issued separately and may be used as stand-alone permits or may be attached to a master permit for new construction.

7.

Permit by appointment (PBA): The permit by appointment process may be used to expedite the review of any residential construction documents for permits issued by the department other than those specifically addressed under the customized plan review process, upon payment of the established fee.

8.

Permittee: The governmental entity, utility company, contractor, person or business entity that has received a permit pursuant to this chapter.

9.

Tenant improvement: Work performed by or on behalf of a tenant in a completed building, or shell, or space within a building that has previously received a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion.

10.

Shell I structure: A shell I structure shall consist of foundation, exterior walls, roofing along with underground MEP systems only.

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Shell II structure: A shell II structure may have interior walls as well as partial interior MEP systems however remain incomplete until a tenant improvement completes the structure for occupancy.

(Ord. No. 17749, § A, 3-6-2012, eff. 5-1-2012; Ord. No. 18508 , § 1, 5-31-2016)