§ 9603. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Chapter, the applicable definitions contained in this Code, Appendix Chapter A1 of the Existing Building Code, and the following definitions shall apply:

ESSENTIAL BUILDING. An essential building under the scope of this Chapter is defined as any building conforming to the definition of essential facilities as set forth in this Code.

HIGH-RISK BUILDING. A high-risk building is any building, other than an essential building, having an occupant load of 100 or more as determined by Chapter 10 of this Code.

EXCEPTION: A high-risk building shall not include the following:

1.

Any building having exterior walls braced with masonry crosswalls or woodframe crosswalls spaced less than 40 feet (12192 mm) apart in each story. Crosswalls shall be full-story height with a minimum length of 1-1/2 times the story height.

2.

Any building used for its intended purpose, as determined by the building official, for less than 20 hours per week.

HISTORICAL BUILDING. A historical building is any building designated as a historical building by the federal, state, or County government or an agency thereof.

LOW-RISK BUILDING. A low-risk building is any building, other than an essential building, having an occupant load of less than 20 as determined by Chapter 10 of this Code.

MEDIUM-RISK BUILDING. A medium-risk building is any building, not classified as a high-risk building or an essential building, having an occupant load of 20 or more as determined by Chapter 10 of this Code.

(Ord. 2016-0053 § 92, 2016; Ord. 2013-0048 § 85, 2013; Ord. 2010-0053 § 83, 2010.)