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 Plumbing Code (2021 Edition) have the meanings given in the International Plumbing Code (2021 Edition).

202.2 Supplemental definitions.

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

202.2.1 Building.

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

202.2.2 Code Official.

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

202.2.3 Design-flood elevation. {Not Adopted}

202.2.4 Flood Hazard Area.

"Flood Hazard Area" means a Regulated Flood Hazard Area established under and regulated by the Baltimore City Floodplain Management Code, City Code Article 7 {"Natural Resources"}, Division I {"Floodplain Management"}

202.2.5 May not, etc.

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

202.2.6 Must/shall.

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

202.2.7 Occupancy.

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