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Definitions as used in this chapter, unless additional meaning clearly appears from the content, shall have the meaning subscribed:

A. “Building Area” means the total square footage of the building, including basements and mezzanines.

B. “Commercial Building” means churches, schools, and buildings classified under the State Building Code within the occupancy groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, and S.

C. “Dead-end Street” means a municipal or private street that has a single egress via the intended route. Cul-de-sac streets are considered dead-end streets.

D. “Fire flow” means the required fire flow determined by the Fire Marshal, based on the criteria set forth in the Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow, most recent addition published by the Insurance Services Office.

E. “Fire Hydrant” means a fire hydrant that is constructed per current Community Street and Utility Standards, and provides fire flow.

F. “NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association. (Ord. 2482, 7/14/09; Ord. 1738, 1996; Ord. 903, 1978)