Section 12-1001 - Definitions.
§ 12-1001. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(a).
No changes are made.
(b) Addition.- "Addition" means an increase in:
(1) building area;
(2) aggregate floor area;
(3) height; or
(4) number of stories.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(b).
In item (4) of this subsection, the former reference to the stories "of a building or structure" is deleted as unnecessary in light of the definitions of "existing building" and "rehabilitation project".
The only other changes are in style.
(c) Change of occupancy.- "Change of occupancy" means a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building or structure that involves a change in application of the local building code requirements.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-502(c).
The reference to a "building or" structure is added for consistency with subsection (f) of this section.
(d) Construction permit application.- "Construction permit application" means an application for a permit or other governmental approval for a rehabilitation project.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-502(d).
The former reference to an application "made to a local jurisdiction" is deleted as unnecessary in light of the reference in subsection (f) of this section to a construction permit application "made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission", and the reference in § 12-1004(c) of this subtitle to a construction permit application "received by a local jurisdiction, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission".
Defined Terms.
"Rehabilitation project" § 12-1001
(e) Department.- "Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full title "Department of Housing and Community Development".
(f) Existing building.- "Existing building" means a building or structure that was erected and occupied, or was issued a certificate of occupancy, at least 1 year before a construction permit application for the building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(e).
The reference to a construction permit application made to "the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission" is added for consistency with § 12-1004(c) of this subtitle.
The only other changes are in style.
Defined Terms.
"Construction permit application" § 12-1001
"Local jurisdiction" § 12-1001
(g) Local jurisdiction.- "Local jurisdiction" means:
(1) a county; or
(2) a municipal corporation in the State.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-502(f).
In item (1) of this subsection, the former reference to "the City of Baltimore" is deleted as unnecessary in light of the defined term "county" in § 1-101 of this article.
In item (2) of this subsection, the former reference to a municipal corporation in the State "subject to the provisions of Article XI-E of the Constitution" is deleted as unnecessary since all municipal corporations in the State are subject to Md. Constitution, Art. XI-E.
Defined Terms.
"County" § 1-101
(h) MBRC.- "MBRC" means the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(g).
No changes are made.
(i) Modification.- "Modification" means:
(1) the reconfiguration of a space;
(2) the addition or elimination of a door or window;
(3) the reconfiguration or extension of a system; or
(4) the installation of any additional equipment.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(h).
The only changes are in style.
(j) Reconstruction.- "Reconstruction" means:
(1) the reconfiguration of a space that:
(i) affects an exit or element of the egress access that is shared by more than a single occupant; or
(ii) prevents occupancy of the work area because the existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained; or
(2) extensive modifications.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-502(i).
In item (1)(ii) of this subsection, the reference to the reconfiguration of a space "that ... prevents occupancy of the work area" is substituted for the former reference to the reconfiguration of a space "such that the work area is not permitted to be occupied" for clarity and brevity.
Defined Terms.
"Modification" § 12-1001
(k) Rehabilitation project.- "Rehabilitation project" means construction work undertaken in an existing building that includes repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of occupancy, or addition.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(j).
No changes are made.
Defined Terms.
"Addition" § 12-1001
"Change of occupancy" § 12-1001
"Existing building" § 12-1001
"Modification" § 12-1001
"Reconstruction" § 12-1001
"Renovation" § 12-1001
"Repair" § 12-1001
(l) Renovation.-
(1) "Renovation" means:
(i) the change, strengthening, or addition of load bearing elements; or
(ii) the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, upgrading, or extensive repair of existing materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures.
(2) "Renovation" does not include:
(i) reconfiguration of a space; or
(ii) interior or exterior painting.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 6-502(k).
The only changes are in style.
Defined Terms.
"Repair" § 12-1001
(m) Repair.- "Repair" means the patching, restoration, or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures to maintain them in good or sound condition.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 6-502(l).
The phrase "to maintain them" is substituted for the former phrase "for the purposes of maintaining these materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures" for brevity.
[An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 6-502; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]