780 CMR, CHAPTER 2
202 Add or revise definitions as follows:
AGRICULTURE. Defined by M.G.L. c. 128, § 1A. Specifically, "farming" or "agriculture" shall include farming in all of its branches and the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural, aquacultural, floricultural or horticultural commodities, the growing and harvesting of forest products upon forest land, the raising of livestock including horses, the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise, the keeping and raising of poultry, swine, cattle and other domesticated animals used for food purposes, bees, fur-bearing animals, and any forestry or lumbering operations, performed by a farmer, who is hereby defined as one engaged in agriculture or farming as herein defined, or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparations for market, delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market.
BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum ("NGVD"), North American Vertical Datum ("NAVD") or other datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map ("FIRM"). For AO zones the base flood elevation shall be the elevation of the highest adjacent grade plus the depth specified on the FIRM or the elevation of the highest adjacent grade plus two feet if no depth is specified.
BOARDING HOUSE. A building arranged or used for lodging for compensation, with or without meals.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The building commissioner/inspector of buildings, local inspector or state building inspector charged with the administration and enforcement of 780 CMR in accordance with M.G.L. c. 143, §§ 3 and 3A.
COASTAL DUNE. Any natural hill, mound or ridge of sediment landward of a coastal beach deposited by wind action or storm overwash. Coastal dune also means sediment deposited by artificial means and serving the purpose of storm damage prevention or flood control. For purposes of 780 CMR, a coastal dune is one that has been determined to be significant to the interests of flood control and/or storm damage prevention as defined in the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. Coastal Dunes are subject to the construction requirements of Appendix G.
COASTAL WETLAND RESOURCE AREA. Any coastal wetland resource area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40, and the Wetlands Protection Act Regulations, 310 CMR 10.00. Coastal Wetland Resource Areas include barrier beaches, coastal beaches, coastal dunes, rocky intertidal shores, tidal flats, land subject to coastal storm flowage, coastal banks, land containing shellfish, lands subject to tidal action, and lands under an estuary, salt pond or certain streams, ponds, rivers, lakes or creeks within the coastal zone that are anadromous/catadromous fish runs. See Appendix G for all construction requirements in these areas.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. A liquid having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C). Combustible liquids shall be subdivided as follows:
Class II. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C).
Class IIIA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C).
Class IIIB. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 200°F (93°C).
EXCEPTIONS: The category of combustible liquids shall not apply to:
DESIGN FLOOD.See Base Flood.
DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION.See Base Flood Elevation.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE EQUIPMENT (EVSE) Level -2 (220 - 240V). The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the Electric Vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the Electric Vehicle. Informational note: defined as in 527 CMR 12 section 625.2.
FIRE AREA. The aggregate area of a building, regardless of subdivisions by fire barriers, fire walls, or horizontal assemblies.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA. The greater of the following two areas:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building more than 70 feet in height above grade plane.
HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORY. Laboratories in Group B occupancies used for educational purposes above the 12th grade. Storage, use and handling of chemicals in such laboratories shall be limited to purposes related to testing, analysis, teaching, research or developmental activities on a nonproduction basis.
JURISDICTION. The Board of Building Regulations and Standards.
LABORATORY SUITE. A fire-rated, enclosed laboratory area providing one or more laboratory work areas within a occupancy that includes ancillary uses such as offices, bathrooms and corridors that are contiguous with the laboratory area, and are constructed in accordance with Section 428. Laboratory suites are classified within the occupancy group that contains similar uses having similar hazards and risks to building occupants. Interchangeable with the term "laboratory unit".
LABORATORY WORK AREA. A room or space for testing, analysis, research, instruction, or similar activities that involve the use of chemicals.
LODGING HOUSE. A one-family dwelling with five or fewer guest rooms where one or more occupants are primarily permanent in nature and compensation is provided for the guest rooms. A building licensed as a "lodging house" in accordance with M.G.L. c. 140, §§ 22 through 31 shall comply with 780 CMR requirements according to its appropriate use and occupancy classification.
NATIVE LUMBER. Native lumber is wood processed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by a mill registered in accordance with 780 CMR 110.R4. Such wood may be ungraded but is stamped or certified in accordance with 780 CMR 110.R4.
NIGHT CLUB. An assembly occupancy with a high occupant load density that is generally characterized by at least two of the following: low lighting levels; music generating above-normal sound levels; nighttime operating hours; tables and seating that create ill-defined aisles; a specific area designated for dancing; or service facilities for beverages with limited food service. For night club construction requirements see section 432.
OFFICE. The Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION. A written interpretation made by the BBRS, under authority of M.G.L. c. 143, § 94, or by the Building Code Appeals Board under authority of M.G.L. c. 143, § 100 of any provision of 780 CMR, or its referenced standards, except the specialized codes.
OWNER. Every person who alone or jointly or severely with others (a) has legal title to any building or structure; or (b) has care charge or control of any building or structure in any capacity including but not limited to agent, executor, executrix, administrator, administration, trustee or guardian of the estate of the holder of legal title; or (c) lessee under a written letter agreement; or (d) mortgagee in possession; or (e) agent, trustee or other person appointed by the courts. Each such person is bound to comply with the provisions of 780 CMR.
REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice their respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the Commonwealth.
REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. See registered design professional.
SPECIALIZED CODES. Codes, rules or regulations pertaining to building construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or demolition promulgated by and under the authority of various boards authorized by the general court. See M.G.L. c. 143, § 96.
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency and approved by the building official as having competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection. The Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge is also permitted to serve as the special inspector if approved by the building official.
STATE BUILDING INSPECTOR. An "inspector" as described in M.G.L. c. 143,§ 3A.
SUBSTANTIAL REPAIR OF A FOUNDATION. When work to repair or replace a foundation results in the repair or replacement of a portion of the foundation with a perimeter along the base of the foundation that equals or exceeds 50% of the perimeter of the base of the foundation measured in linear feet, or repair or replacement of 50% of the piles, columns or piers of a pile, column or pier supported foundation, the building official shall determine it to be substantial repair of a foundation. Applications determined by the building official to constitute substantial repair of a foundation shall require all existing portions of the entire building or structure to meet the requirements of Section 1612.
SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN. Premises with residential facilities operated solely between April and October for recreational and other purposes. For requirements see Section 431.
TEMPORARY EMERGENCY USES. A building or space within a building that is used for purposes other than originally designed or intended. A temporary emergency use may only be used pursuant to the provisions of section 108. A Temporary Emergency Use building or space within a building shall be approved for such use by the municipal or state building official in consultation with the other appropriate municipal and state officials in accordance with Section 3117.
TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTER.See Section 3116.
TRANSFORMER VAULT. An underground structure or room in which power transformers, network protectors, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, and meters are housed.
202 Delete the following definition:
GREENHOUSE
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