§ 156.005 DEFINITIONS.
(A) Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter.
(B) Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular.
(C) Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Zoning Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, ASME A17.1 or the ICC Electrical Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
(D) Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
(E) Parts. Whenever the words DWELLING UNIT, DWELLING, PREMISES, BUILDING, ROOMING HOUSE, ROOMING UNIT
or
STORY are stated in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
ABATEMENT COSTS.
Louisville Metro Government's costs for and associated with clearing, preventing unauthorized entry to, or demolishing all or a portion of a structure or premises, or taking any other action with regard to a structure or premises to maintain and preserve public health, safety, and welfare in accordance with the portion of Louisville Metro Government's nuisance code pertaining to the condition of and maintenance of structures or premises, adopted pursuant to KRS 65.8801 et seq.
APPROVED. Approved by the Code Official.
BASEMENT. That portion of a building, which is partly or completely below grade.