Section 202 General Definitions, Amended.
El Paso City Code § 9.52.040.1
in effect9.52.040.1 - Section 202 General Definitions, Amended.
The following definitions are added to those already included in Section 202 of the 2021 International Fire Code or amend those definitions already in the section.
"Adult Foster Care (AFC) Home" means a home that provides supervised, 24-hour living arrangements for people who are unable to continue living independently in their own homes because of a physical, mental or emotional limitation.
"Alter or Alteration" means any change or modification in construction or occupancy.
"Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)" means an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.
"Building Official" means where the term "Building Official" is used within the fire prevention code and this chapter, it shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 18.02.102.2 of the El Paso City Code.
"Dry pipe valve" A dry standpipe system normally filled with pressurized air that is arranged through the use of a device, such as a dry pipe valve, to admit water into the system piping automatically upon the opening of a hose valve. The water supply of the automatic dry standpipe system shall not be required to be capable of supplying the system demand.
"Environment" means any surface water, groundwater, drinking water supply, land surface or subsurface strata, or ambient air within or under the control of the United States.
"Fire Barrier" means a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials permanently fixed in place designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.
"Fire District" means a heavily populated or congested commercial area as described in Chapter 18.08 of the City Code, also known as the 'limits established by law'.
"Flame Effects" means the combustion of solid, liquid, or gas, designed specifically to produce an open flame when ignited to display a thermal, physical, visual, or audible phenomena as defined in NFPA 160. Such devices include paraffin wax candles. LP gas candles, torches, LP-gas burners, and 'sky lantern' type flame illuminated aerial devices and cold spark machines.
"Foster Family Home" means a home that is the primary residence of the foster parents and provides care for six of fewer children or young adults, under the regulation of a child-placing agency.
"Fuel Oil" Kerosene or any hydrocarbon oil having a flash point not less than 100 F (38 C).
"Jurisdictional Area" means an area within the City limits of the City.
"Repair Garage" means a building, structure, or portion thereof used for servicing, or repairing motor vehicles, or a building, structure, or portion thereof used for installation of aftermarket parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
"Vacant" has the same meaning as defined by Chapter 18.40 (Vacant Buildings) of the El Paso City Code.
(Ord. No. 019521, § 1, 7-5-2023)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.52FIPRCO_9.52.040.1SE202GEDEAMFetched: 10/28/2026