§ 514-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

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

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health of the Borough of Dumont.

BUILDING

Any building or structure, or part thereof, used for human habitation, use, or occupancy and includes any accessory buildings and appurtenance belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.

CODE

This chapter.

DWELLING

A building or structure or part thereof containing one or more dwelling units or lodging units.

DWELLING UNIT

Any room or group of rooms or any part thereof located within a building and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used, or designed to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.

GARBAGE

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

HABITABLE ROOM

A room or enclosed floor space within a dwelling unit used or designed to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes, excluding bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, pantries, foyers or communicating corridors, closets and storage spaces.

INFESTATIONS

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

LODGING HOUSE

Any building, or that part of any building containing three or more lodging units, each of which is rented by one or more persons not related to the owner.

LODGING UNIT

A rented room or group of rooms, containing no cooking facilities, used for living purposes by a separate family or group of persons living together or by a person living alone, within a building.

OCCUPANT

Any person or persons in actual possession of, and living in the building or dwelling unit, 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.

PERSON

Be given the same meaning as defined in N.J.S.A. 1:1-2.

PLUMBING FIXTURES

Include all installed receptacles or devices which are supplied with water or which receive or discharge liquid waste or sewage into the drainage system with which they are directly or indirectly connected.

PUBLIC OFFICER

The health officer, sanitary inspector or other agent or representative so designated who are authorized to exercise powers prescribed by this code.

RUBBISH

Include all combustible and noncombustible waste material, except garbage.

UTILITIES

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