Section 202. General Definitions

202.1 General.

Except as specified in § 202.2 of this Code, terms used in this Code and defined in the International Fire Code (2021 Edition) have the meanings given in the International Fire Code (2021 Edition).

202.2 Supplemental definitions.

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

202.2.1 Fire Code Official.

"Fire Code Official" means the Chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department or a duly authorized representative of the Chief.

202.2.2 May not, etc.

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

202.2.3 Must/Shall.

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

202.2.4 Person.

"Person":

1. means any individual, sole proprietorship, corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization, joint venture, or other entity or group acting as a unit, executor, administrator, trustee, receiver, guardian, or other representative appointed by law, and

2. whenever used in this Code with reference to liability or to the imposition of a penalty or fine, includes:

a. as to an unincorporated firm, partnership, association, organization, or joint venture, the partners or members of the firm, partnership, association, organization, or joint venture, and

b. as to a corporation, the officers, trustees, agents, or members of the corporation who are responsible for the violation of any relevant code provision.