Torrance Municipal Code Art. 2 Definitions

Unless otherwise specified, the definitions set forth in this Article govern the construction of this Chapter.

a) Person - includes any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.

b) Alter or alteration - is any change, addition, or modification in construction.

c) Building - is a structure, shelter, or enclosure but does not include a dwelling unit or addition or accessory structure thereto.

d) Building existing - is any building erected prior to the effective date of this Chapter, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued.

e) Structure - is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind but does not include a dwelling unit or addition or accessory structure thereto, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

f) Building official - is the Director of Building and Safety for the City, or his authorized deputy.

g) Construction - is to erect, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, make, put together, or move any building or structure, or cause the same to be done.

h) City - shall mean the City of Torrance.

i) Value - is the total value of all construction work for which a building permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent work or equipment.