22.214.020 - Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter 22.214, the following words or phrases have the meaning prescribed below:
"Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" has a meaning defined in Section 23.84A.008.
"Certificate of Compliance" means the document issued by a qualified rental housing
inspector and submitted to the Department by a property owner or agent that certifies
the rental housing units that were inspected by the qualified rental housing inspector
comply with the requirements of this Chapter 22.214.
"Common areas" mean areas on a property that are accessible by all tenants of the
property including but not limited to: hallways; lobbies; laundry rooms; and common
kitchens, parking areas, or recreation areas.
"Department" means the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections or successor
Department.
"Director" means the Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
or the Director's designee.
"Housing Code" means the Housing and Building Maintenance Code in Chapters 22.200 through 22.208.
"Mobile home" means a " manufactured home" or a " mobile home" as defined in chapter
59.20 RCW.
"Owner" has the meaning as defined in RCW 59.18.030.
"Qualified rental housing inspector" means:
1.
A City Housing and Zoning Inspector; or
2.
A private inspector who is registered with the City as a qualified rental housing
inspector under Section 22.214.060 and currently maintains and possesses at least one of the following credentials:
a.
American Association of Code Enforcement Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector
certification;
b.
International Code Council Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification;
c.
International Code Council Residential Building Inspector certification;
d.