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Here are some definitions that might differ from what is in the IBC. This is not all inclusive, just a sampling of what might be different.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure that is accessory to and incidental to that of a building or dwelling(s) and that is located on the same lot.
[A] TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit not exceeding three stories in height constructed in a group of two or more attached units with property lines separating such units in which each unit extends from the foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on not less than two sides.
ATRIUM. A vertical space that is closed at the top connecting two or more stories in Group I-2 and I-3 Occupancies or three stories in all other occupancies.
AUTOMATIC FLUSH BOLT. Door-locking hardware, installed on the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, which has a bolt that is extended automatically into the door frame or floor when the active leaf is closed after the inactive leaf, and which holds the inactive leaf in a closed position. When the active leaf is opened, the automatic flush bolt retracts the bolt or rod allowing the inactive leaf to be opened (see CONSTANT LATCHING BOLT, DEAD BOLT, MANUAL BOLT).
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Either of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation than is existing in the current building or structure:
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. An operable exterior window, door or other similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency.
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPER. An individual who is licensed or registered to engage in the practice of surveying and mapping under Chapter 472, Florida Statutes.
ROOF SECTION. A separation or division of a roof area by existing joints, parapet walls, flashing (excluding valleys), difference of elevation (excluding hips and ridges), roof type or legal description; not including the roof area required for a proper tie-off with an existing system.
ROOF SYSTEM. A roof system consists of a roof covering and other interacting roofing components and may include vapor retarder, thermal barrier, insulation or other similar substrate. The system does not include the roof deck unless it is part of a single component serving as the roof covering and the roof deck.
SUN CONTROL STRUCTURE. An accessory structure consisting of columns or posts supporting an open roof of girders, beams or cross rafters with or without fixed or operational louvers serving to direct sunlight.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure that is accessory to and incidental to that of a building or dwelling(s) and that is located on the same lot.
[A] TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit not exceeding three stories in height constructed in a group of two or more attached units with property lines separating such units in which each unit extends from the foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on not less than two sides.
ATRIUM. A vertical space that is closed at the top connecting two or more stories in Group I-2 and I-3 Occupancies or three stories in all other occupancies.
AUTOMATIC FLUSH BOLT. Door-locking hardware, installed on the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, which has a bolt that is extended automatically into the door frame or floor when the active leaf is closed after the inactive leaf, and which holds the inactive leaf in a closed position. When the active leaf is opened, the automatic flush bolt retracts the bolt or rod allowing the inactive leaf to be opened (see CONSTANT LATCHING BOLT, DEAD BOLT, MANUAL BOLT).
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Either of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation than is existing in the current building or structure:
- 1.Any change in the occupancy classification of a building or structure.
- 2.Any change in the purpose of, or a change in the levelof activity within, a building or structure.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. An operable exterior window, door or other similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency.
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPER. An individual who is licensed or registered to engage in the practice of surveying and mapping under Chapter 472, Florida Statutes.
ROOF SECTION. A separation or division of a roof area by existing joints, parapet walls, flashing (excluding valleys), difference of elevation (excluding hips and ridges), roof type or legal description; not including the roof area required for a proper tie-off with an existing system.
ROOF SYSTEM. A roof system consists of a roof covering and other interacting roofing components and may include vapor retarder, thermal barrier, insulation or other similar substrate. The system does not include the roof deck unless it is part of a single component serving as the roof covering and the roof deck.
SUN CONTROL STRUCTURE. An accessory structure consisting of columns or posts supporting an open roof of girders, beams or cross rafters with or without fixed or operational louvers serving to direct sunlight.