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 Okaloosa County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 10. FIRE PREVENTION
 Article II. FIRE CODE

§ 10-21. Definitions.  

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  • [The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, will have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

    Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ): The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure (Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA-1/3.2.2*).

    Nonplanned building group: Anything that is not included in the planned building group such as farms (opposite of a planned building group).

    Planned building group: Multiple structures constructed on a parcel of land that is under the ownership, control or development by one individual, corporation, partnership, firm or organization, excluding farms (Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA-1/3.3.29).

    Public water system means: A system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. Such term includes any collection, treatment, storage and distribution facilities under control of the operator of such system and used primarily in connection with such system; and any collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under such control which are used primarily in connection with such system. Such term does not include any "special irrigation district." A public water system is either a "community water system" or a "noncommunity water system." (Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), title 40, part 141, section 2.) Community water system providing potable water to rural areas of the county may be referred to as a rural water system.

    Commercial building: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, with the specific use of serving the public, either for profit or not-for-profit purposes (Florida Building Code Chapter Two, definitions, and Webster's New Ideal Dictionary).

(Ord. No. 07-38, 7-10-07)