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Sterling Codifiers, Inc. Page 6 of 44 STORY: That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surFace of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement, cellar or unused underFloor space is more than six feet (6') above grade, as defined herein, for more than fifty percent (50%) of the total perimeter, or is more than twelve feet (12') above grade, as defined herein, at any point, such basement, cellar or unused underFloor space shall be considered a story. STORY, FIRST: The lowest story in a building which qualifies as a "story", as defined herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not more than four feet (4') below grade, as defined herein, for more than fifty percent (50%) of the total perimeter, or more than eight feet (8') below grade, as defined herein, at any point. SUPERFICIAL FLOOR AREA: Clear floor space, exclusive of fixed or built-in cabinets or appliances. SUPPLIED: Furnished, provided by, or under the control of, the owner, operator or agent. TEMPORARY HOUSING: Any tent, trailer, or other structure used for human shelter which is designed to be transportable and which is not permanently attached to the ground or to another structure. WATER CLOSET: A toilet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, which is � connected to the city water and sewer system or other approved water supply and '� sewer system. I WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION: As applied to dwelling shall mean that type of �� construction in which the load bearing portions of the exterior walls or a portion �, thereof are of wood. I 6. Meaning Of Certain Words: II a. Whenever the words "dwelling", "dwelling units", "shared bath dwelling", "shared i bath units", "rooming house", "rooming unit", or"premises" are used, they shall be , construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof'. � b. Whenever the words "professional state of maintenance and repair" are used they � shall mean that such maintenance and repair shall be made in a reasonably skillful manner. c. Whenever the words "properly installed", "properly maintained", "properly connected" or"properly constructed" are used they shall mean in conformance with such codes of the city applicable now or at the time of such installation which , governed such installations, maintenance connections or construction. 7. Temporary Housing Prohibited Exception: http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/printnow.php 6/7/2017