"Lead-based paint hazard" means any building or property condition that is not in compliance with the
lead-safe maintenance requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, chipping or peeling
paint or lead dust levels that exceed those established pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17, that causes exposure
to lead from lead-contaminated dust or soil or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in
surfaces, that would result in adverse human health effects.
"Leader" means a vertical drainage pipe for conveying storm water from roof or gutter drains to a
building house storm drain, building house drain (combined) or other means of disposal. The leader
shall include the horizontal pipe to a single roof drain or gutter drain.
"Live load" means all occupants, materials, equipment, constructions or other elements of weight
supported in, on or by a building that will or are likely to be moved or relocated during the expected life
of the building.
"Local enforcing agency" or "local agency" means a permanent municipal, county or interlocal agency
maintained for the purpose of conducting inspections and enforcing building maintenance laws,
ordinances, codes and rules, that is supervised by, and has all hotel and multiple dwelling inspections
performed by, persons licensed under this chapter.
"Mechanical ventilation" means the process of introducing outdoor air into, or removing vitiated air
from a building by mechanical means. A mechanical ventilating system may include air heating, air
cooling or air conditioning components.
"Minor" means any person who is under the age of 18. (See N.J.A.C. 5:10-2.2, definitions of
"Emancipated minor" and "Unemancipated minor".)
"Multiple dwelling" means any building or structure and any land appurtenant thereto, and any portion