Definitions.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 46-1
in effect§ 46-1. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) Health Officer means the Director of the Health Department or his authorized agent.
(2) Occupant means the person that has the use of or occupies any business building or a part thereof, whether the actual owner or tenant. If a business building or any part thereof is vacant, then the owner, agent or other person having custody of the building shall have the responsibility of an occupant of a building.
(3) Owner means the title owner of a business building. If a business building is leased with a clause in the lease specifying that the lessee is responsible for maintenance and repairs the lessee will be considered as the "owner."
(4) Rat harborage means any condition which provides shelter or protection for rats.
(5) Rat stoppage or ratproofing means a preventative health measure used to prevent the ingress of rats into business buildings from the exterior or from one business building to another. It consists essentially of rendering impervious to rat gnawing, all actual or potential openings in the exterior walls, ground or first floor, roof and foundation of buildings that may be reached by rats.
(Code 1970, § 24-1; Code 1980, § 46-1)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH46RACO_S46-1DEFetched: 10/28/2026