Section 202. General Definitions

202.1 General.

Except as provided in § 202.2 of this Code, terms that are used in this Code and defined in the International Mechanical Code (2021 Edition) have the meanings given in the International Mechanical Code (2021 Edition).

202.2 Supplemental definitions Notwithstanding any different definition in the International Mechanical Code, the following terms have the meanings given in this § 202.2.

202.2.1 Building.

"Building" has the meaning stated in IMC § 202 and, unless the context indicates otherwise, includes premises and lands.

202.2.2 Code Official.

"Code Official" has the meaning stated in § 103.1 of this Code.

202.2.3 Design-flood elevation.

"Design-flood elevation" has the meaning stated in City Code Article 7 {"Natural Resources"}, § 1-2 {"Definitions – "Accessory structure" to "Floodplain District"}.

202.2.4 Flood; Flooding.

"Flood" or "flooding" has the meaning stated in City Code Article 7 {"Natural Resources"}, § 1-2 {"Definitions – "Accessory structure" to "Floodplain District"}.

202.2.5 Flood Hazard Area.

"Flood Hazard Area" means a Regulated Flood Hazard Area established under and regulated by the Floodplain Management Code

202.2.6 Floodplain Management Code.

"Floodplain Management Code" means the Baltimore City Floodplain Management Code, City Code Article 7 {"Natural Resources"}, Division I {"Floodplain Management"}.

202.2.7 May not, etc.

"May not", "must not", and "no ... may" are each mandatory negative terms used to establish a prohibition.

202.2.8 Must/shall.

"Must" and "shall" are each mandatory terms used to express a requirement or to impose a duty.

202.2.9 Occupancy.

"Occupancy" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.

202.2.10 Premises.

"Premises" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Building Code.