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C) Application of requirements. Every rental dwelling unit and its premises used in whole or in part as a home or residence, or as an accessory structure thereof, for a single-family or person shall conform to the requirements of this chapter, irrespective of when the building may have been constructed, altered or repaired. This chapter establishes minimum standards for erected rental dwelling units, accessory structures and related premises. . 118.02 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "premises," or "structure" are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof." ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A subordinate building or use, whether attached or detached, that is located upon the same lot on which the main building or use is situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct ofthe primary use of the building or main use. APPROVED. When used in reference to the design and capabilities of physical systems of a dwelling shall mean having passed the inspection of the Compliance Official. The basis for passage of the inspection shall be an analysis of the effective state codes and an analysis of the degree to which the systems meet the standards established by the codes. It shall be the objective of the Compliance Official, unless otherwise specified, to establish minimum qualifications for approval of the system, which qualifications can maintain substantial compliance with the effective state codes and can be achieved in a reasonably economical and practical manner. BUILDING. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL. The Building Official and his or her designated agents authorized to administer and enforce this chapter. DWELLING. A building or portion thereof, designated exclusively for residential occupancy, including one-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, but not including hotels, motels and boarding houses. DWELLING UNIT. A residential building or portion thereof intended for occupancy by one, family, but not including hotels, motels, nursing homes, boarding or rooming houses or recreational vehicles. FAMILY. See HOUSEHOLD. FLUSH WATER CLOSET. A toilet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, which is cormected to the city water and sewer system or other approved water supply and sewer supply. HABITABLE BUILDING. Any building or part thereof that meets minimum standards for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons. HEATED WATER. Water heated to a temperature of not less than 120oF, or the lesser temperature required by government authority, measured at faucet outlet. , , L____________