4101:2-89-01 Definitions.

As used in Chapter 4101:2-89 of the Administrative Code:

“Accepted engineering practice” means conforming to approved published standards to which reference is made in this chapter.

“Apartment” means a room or suite of rooms with sanitation facilities and with or without cooking facilities, and occupied as the home or residence of a single family, individual, or group of individuals.

“Apartment building” means any building at least seventy-five per cent of the units of which are residential dwelling units rented or leased to tenants upon other than a transient basis and does not include a “hotel” as that term is defined in section 3731.01 of the Revised Code but does include a college or university dormitory.

“Automatic smoke detection system” in conformity with the rules of the board of building standards shall mean a system installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (E)(2) of rule 4101:2-53-32 of the Administrative Code.

“Automatic sprinkler system” in conformity with the rules of the board of building standards shall mean a system installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (C)(2) of rule 4101:2-53-32 of the Administrative Code.

“Condominium” means any building composed of individually owned units and operated by an association of owners.

“Dwelling unit” means a room or suite of rooms providing complete living facilities for a single family, individual or group of individuals, including permanent provisions for living, cooking, dining, sleeping, and sanitation.

“Existing” means constructed, installed, or situated, or being constructed, installed, or situated prior to July 1, 1978.

“Firewall” means a structurally sound and stable wall of noncombustible construction, having a specified fire resistance classification and used for the purpose of subdividing a building or buildings into separate fire areas.

“Horizontal exit” means a protected door opening providing a means of egress through a fire wall.

“Smoke detector” means a readily removable device sensitive to either visible or invisible particles of combustion, or both, which automatically detects any fire condition and broadcasts locally a signal or alarm.

“Transient” means a person who resides in the same building for a period of less than thirty days.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/10/2007 and 07/01/2012

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3781.10(E)

Rule Amplifies: 3781.03, 3791.04

Prior Effective Dates: 6/1/78