§ 59-24. Definitions.  


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  • Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings indicated in this section.
    APPROVED
    Accepted by the Chief Fire Inspector or the Assistant Inspectors duly appointed by the governing board of the municipality, as a result of his investigation and experience or by reason of test, listing or approval by the National Bureau of Standards, the American Gas Association Laboratories or other nationally recognized testing agencies.
    AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
    A system which automatically detects a fire condition and actuates a fire alarm signal device and shall be duly registered with the fire department providing fire protection.
    FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING
    The time in hours that the material or construction will withstand the standard fire exposure as determined by a fire test made in conformity with the Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials of the American Society for Testing Materials ASTM E119.
    ICC CONTAINER
    Any container approved by the United States Department of Transportation for shipping any liquid, gaseous or solid material of a flammable, toxic or other hazardous nature.
    MUNICIPALITY
    The Town of Carmel.
    OWNER
    Includes his duly authorized agent or attorney, a purchaser, devisee, fiduciary and a person having a vested or contingent interest in the property in question.
    PERSON
    Includes corporation and copartnership, as well as individual.