§ 13-76. Definitions  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The following definitions are added to the requirements of the codes adopted by reference, including, but not limited to, the definitions in section 202 of the International Fire Code:

    Approved, as used in this chapter, means approval granted by the public safety director or the lead inspector of the fire prevention division under the regulations of this chapter.

    Automatic sprinkler system has the meaning given in Wis. Stats. § 145.01(2).

    Code official means the director, inspector, or any duly authorized representative of the village public safety department.

    Comm, commerce or department means the state department of commerce.

    Director means the director of the village public safety department.

    Division or fire prevention division means a section of the village public safety department which is responsible for fire prevention duties including, but not limited to, code enforcement, conduction of fire inspections, public information work, fire investigation, and other activity which may have as its purpose the prevention of fire and the reduction of life and property losses from fire.

    EC and ICC Electrical Code means Wis. Admin. Code ch. Comm 16.

    IBC means Wis. Admin. Code chs. Comm 61 and 62.

    IFC means The International Fire Code, as adopted and amended by this chapter.

    IFGC International Fuel Gas Code means Wis. Admin. Code ch. Comm 65.

    IMC and International Mechanical Code means Wis. Admin. Code ch. Comm 64.

    Inspector means a fire inspector, code enforcement officer, public safety officer, public safety supervisor, fire officer, firefighter, fire prevention officer, fire protection engineer, or other public safety department personnel authorized by the director to perform the duties of administration and enforcement of this chapter.

    IPC and International Plumbing Code means Wis. Admin. Code chs. Comm 81 to 87.

    Jurisdiction means the corporate limits of the Village of Ashwaubenon.

    Multifamily dwelling has the meaning as defined in Wis. Stats. § 101.971(2).

    Municipality means a city, village or town.

    One- and two-family dwelling has the meaning as defined for dwelling in Wis. Stats. § 101.61(1).

    Outdoor cooking fire means any fire in a grill, which is burning charcoal or propane (LP-Gas).

    Public safety department means the public safety department.

    Recreational fire means any fire, such as a campfire, located at a residential or commercial occupancy for the purpose of recreation, worship or personal enjoyment.

    Smoking means and includes carrying a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or tobacco in any form.