For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, and the feminine the masculine.
“Addition” means an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
“Alter” or “alteration” means any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition.
“Amusement and transportation system” is any ride, device, building or structure which is used primarily for human entertainment and enjoyment, either moving or stationary. The final determination whether a ride, device, or structure shall be classified under this definition shall be made by the building official. For the purposes of this chapter, slot machines, electronic gaming devices, pinball games, or electronic arcade games, and non-motorized playground equipment are not amusement and transportation systems.
“Amusement system or transportation system permit” means permits issued by the building official authorizing construction and installation of an ATS. At the building official’s option, it may include in its scope any subsidiary permits for supporting or enclosing structures or buildings, associated structures, utility permits, and other building service equipment.
“Approved,” as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems, refers to approval by the building official as the result of investigation and tests, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations.
“Approved agency” is a quality assurance agency that has been approved and listed by the building official pursuant to this chapter.
“Approved construction documents” are construction documents that have been reviewed and approved for permit by the building official pursuant to this chapter.
“Approved designated residential inspector” is a designated residential inspector who has been approved and listed by the building official pursuant to this chapter.
“Approved fabricator” means a company that constructs or assembles standardized building components into assemblies in an approved manner based on submittal of specified documentation and successful periodic evaluation for conformance to standard operating procedures and tests such that the company is listed on the published Clark County approved fabricator’s list.
“Approved products” are products that are included on product listings from testing and listing agencies approved by the building official.
“Approved special inspector” is a special inspector who has been approved and I listed by the building official pursuant to this chapter.
“Area acceptance report” is a report to the building official that states that all required activities for special inspection item(s) are complete and acceptable for a portion of the permitted work.
“ATS” means “amusement and transportation system” as defined in this chapter.
“Building” means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
“Building code” means the building code of Clark County (22.04).
Building, Existing. “Existing building” means a building erected prior to the adoption of the currently adopted building code of Clark County, or one for which a legal, unexpired building permit has been issued by the building official.
“Building official” means the designated county official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the technical guidelines.
“Building service equipment” refers to the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide potable water, sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, fire-fighting and transportation facilities essential for the habitable occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use and occupancy.
“Certificate of operation” means a document issued by the building official on an annual basis certifying that an amusement and transportation system (ATS) has been inspected and found to be in compliance with the manufacturer’s requirements for operation and maintenance, the approved operations and maintenance manual(s), approved plans and any other requirements of this chapter. A current certificate of operation is required in order to operate an ATS.
“Construction documents” are plans, specifications, supporting calculations and other data prepared to describe the design, materials, physical characteristics, location, orientation, and scope of a proposed project necessary to obtain a permit.
“Dangerous buildings code” means the abatement of dangerous buildings code of Clark County (22.12).
“Department” means the Clark County department of development services.
“Design professional” is an individual who is registered or licensed by the state of Nevada pursuant to NRS Chapters 623,623A, or 625.
“Designated residential inspector” is an individual who has specialized knowledge, training, experience and certification(s) for one or more of the construction systems subject to residential inspection.
“Device” is a system or structure that may contain electrical, mechanical, and/or pyrotechnic effects that require specific safety features to protect the general public.
“Division” means the building division within the Clark County department of development services.
“Electrical code” means the electrical code of Clark County (25.04).
“Jurisdiction,” as used in this chapter, is the unincorporated area of Clark County.
“Life-safety systems” means, without limitation, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, emergency lighting, audio and visual signals, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, area separation walls, and exits required by law for the protection of human life and safety.
“Listed” and “Listing” are terms referring to equipment and materials which are shown in a list published by an approved testing agency, qualified and equipped for experimental testing and maintaining an adequate periodic inspection of current productions and whose listing states that the equipment complies with recognized safety standards.
“Major modification” of any amusement and transportation system (ATS) is any change in either the structural or operational characteristics of the ATS which will alter its performance from that specified in the manufacturer’s design criteria including ride control software.
“Mechanical bull” is an operator-controlled device, operated in such a manner that the intention is to cause the ejection of the rider.
“Mechanical code” means the mechanical code of Clark County (25.16).
“Nationally recognized body” is an organization that evaluates testing laboratories and inspection agencies as well as fabrication and manufacturing facilities that produce products and services in accordance with the technical codes. A listing or report is published which details the products and services evaluated and any conditions or limitations placed on their use. The listing or report is subject to acceptance by the building official.
“Occupancy” means the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used. The term “occupancy” as used in this chapter shall include the building or part thereof housing the intended use.
“Occupant” means the person who resides in and/or has primary use of a building or a portion of a building.
“Owner” means any person having a recorded legal or equitable interest in the property.
“Patron” is a person who participates in an amusement and transportation system (ATS) whether paying or non-paying, including employees.
“Permit” means an official document or certificate issued by the building official authorizing performance of a specified activity.
“Permitee” means the person to whom a permit is issued.
“Permitted work” means the work for which a permit is issued.
“Person” means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. The term does not include a government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
“Plumbing code” means the plumbing code of Clark County (25.08).
“Prime agency” is an approved agency that maintains employment of a qualified engineering manager.
“Principal design professional” is an architect registered pursuant to NRS Chapter 623 or a professional engineer licensed pursuant to NRS Chapter 625, who is responsible for the coordination of each aspect of the construction documents that are submitted to the building official for permit.
“Prohibited use notice” means a written document issued by the building official indicating noncompliance with the requirements of certification, installation, inspection, operation or any other portions of the amusement and transportation system (ATS) code and further indicating that the ATS may not be operated for other than repairs, inspection, or testing.
“Quality assurance agency” (QAA) means an organization that is in the business of providing inspection, testing and reporting services for the types of construction that are designated in the technical codes.
“Quality assurance agency special inspection agreement” is an agreement between the owner and building official, issued with the permit that lists the types of construction required to be verified through a special inspection process. Additionally the owner designates as part of the special inspection agreement a prime agency to provide special inspection and document results for the building official.
“Quality assurance agency single-family residence inspection agreement” is an agreement between the owner and building official that is issued with the permit designating the approved quality assurance agency which shall provide the specified inspections and documentation for the building official.
“Quality system auditor” is a person with the requisite knowledge, skill and experience to evaluate the quality assurance and quality control operations of fabrication and manufacturing facilities.
“Recognized agency” is a quality assurance agency that maintains an accreditation through a nationally recognized body.
“Recognized fabricator/manufacturer” is a facility that is listed or maintains an evaluation report through a nationally recognized body. The evaluation report or listing is used to determine the acceptability of the quality control and quality assurance operations of the facility.
“Repair” means the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building, structure or building service equipment for the purpose of its maintenance.
“Residential code” means the residential code of Clark County (22.05).
“Residential inspection personnel” are individuals employed by an approved residential inspection agency and listed by Clark County as a residential inspector, a quality manager, or an engineering manager.
“Ride” means an amusement ride or transportation ride as defined in this chapter.
“Shall,” as used in this chapter, is mandatory.
“Special inspection” is a process of inspection, testing, and reporting by approved special inspectors to assure the building official that the construction of critical structural elements, materials, and life-safety systems is being performed in accordance with the approved construction documents, this chapter and the technical codes.
“Special inspection category” is a collection of inspection activities specified in the International Building Code (ICC) Subsections 1704.2 through 1704.14.
“Special inspection personnel” are individuals employed by an approved quality assurance agency and listed by Clark County as a special inspector, a technician, a laboratory supervisor, a laboratory director, a field supervisor, a quality manager, or an engineering manager.
“Special inspector” is an individual who has specialized knowledge, training, experience and certification(s) for one or more of the types of construction subject to special inspection.
“Structure” means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
“Subcontracted agency” is an approved agency providing special inspection services through a prime agency.
“Technical codes” are those codes adopted in Titles 22, 24, and 25 of the Clark County Code. Technical codes currently governed by this chapter include the building code of Clark County (22.04), the residential code of Clark County (22.05), the safety standards for existing buildings (22.10), the abatement of dangerous building code of Clark County (22.12), the amusement and transportation systems code (22.16), the swimming pool, spa, and water feature code (22.20), noise attenuation construction standards (22.22), water, sewage and other utilities (Title 24), the electrical code of Clark County (25.04), the plumbing code of Clark County (25.08), the building water conservation code of Clark County (25.10), the solar energy code (25.12), the mechanical code of Clark County (25.16), and the energy conservation code of Clark County (25.20).
“Technical guidelines” are the rules and regulations promulgated by the building official to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
“Transportation system” means any moving apparatus which is primarily intended for transportation but may include entertainment and enjoyment while moving along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course. This includes people movers and monorails, as defined in Clark County Code, Chapter 5.04, for private property, linking of properties, or when included in a franchise agreement. The final determination as to whether an apparatus shall be classified under this definition shall be made by the building official. It shall not include automobiles, trucks, buses, surface trains or other transportation means when existing regulation by state or federal authorities would be in conflict with this chapter.
“Valuation” or “value” for the purposes of this chapter, shall include total value of work including materials and labor, grading, site development, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, painting, finish work, roofing, fire protection, and any other permanent systems or equipment for which a permit is being issued. Applications for a building permit and its associated permanent systems and service equipment shall be accompanied by an estimated permit value. Final determination of permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
“Work” as used in this chapter means, without limitation, the construction, erection, installation, production, activity, manufacture, labor or operation that goes into the making of the proposed project that is the subject of the permit application. (Ord. 3618 § 2 (part), 2008)