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    YU DQ OD oO Chapter 2: Definitions General Comments eee ‘The words or terms defined in this chapter are deemed to be of prime importance in both specifying the subject met- ter of code provisions and giving meaning to certain terms Used throughout tne code for adninstretive or envoree. ‘ment purposes, Purpose, ‘ Codes, by their'very nature, are technical documents, As, such, literally every word, term and punctuation mark can add to or change the meaning of the intended resul is even more so with a performance code where the de- sired result offen takes on more importance than the specific words. Furthermore, the code, wit its broad scope ofapplica> bility includes terms inherent in a variety of construction disciplines. These terms can often have multiple: mean- ngs depetneonihe conto clzcinline being used at the tin : “For these reasons, it Is necessary to maintain a con- ‘sénsus On the specific meaning of termis contained in the code. Chapter 2 performs this function by stating clearly what spec terms mean for the purpose ofthe code, SECTION 201 GENERAL 201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following ‘ons and in shal forth pond of is Ge, the ‘meanings showa in 4 This section contain language ane provisions tal are ‘supplemental regarding the use of Chapter 2. The sub- ‘sections give guidance to the use of the defined words relevant fo tense, gender, etc. Finally, this chapter p _Nides the means to resolve those tems not defn 2012 Inerchnngeabilty, Words stated in the present tense in- ‘clude the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural ‘and the plual the singular. eM ee While the definitions contained in Chapter 2 are to be taken literally, gender and tense are considered to be interchangeable, Tiel go that any ‘grammatical incon- sistencies within the code do nat hinder the under- standing or enforcement ofthe requlrements, 2013 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms aie not d= {tied in this Code and are’ defined in the Inrernational Building Code, International Fire Code; ICC Electrical Code, Interna tional Fuel Gas Code ot the International Mechanical Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those ‘codes. ‘When a word or term eppears inthe code thats nat de fined in this chapler, other references may be used 6 find its, definition, such asthe other Intemational Codes® in the ICC family of codes, which are coordi- nated to prevent conflict between documents. 2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE® COMMENTARY 201.4 Terms wot defined, Where ters ate not defined though the methods authorized by this section, such tems shall have ordinarily ackepted meant such asthe content implies. “Another resource for defining words or terms not de- ‘ined ‘herein’ orn other: codes''s thelt-*ordinarly-ac- « cepted meanings." The intent of this statementis that a Aionary definiion could suffes, provided that such “definition refers to the context " Some'of the construction terms used throughout the ‘code may not be defined in Chapter 2 or in a dictionary. In such a case, one Would first tum to the definitions \ contained inthe referenced standards (see Chepter 13) and; then to: published. textbooks on the subject in, question. ‘SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS: ACCEPTED ENGINEERING PRACTICE. ‘That which ‘conforms to accepted principles, tests or standards of nationally. recognized technical or scientific authorities. 4 The code makes frequentreference to a variety of con- senstis standards. Where a requirement is not based ‘on @ specific standard but on’a body of knowledge of a fartcular engineering or constuction csciplne, this term is used. Itis also understood that where the code'ssilentona ‘subject, ay rules that could be applicable inthe inter- “est of public’safety must be in accordance with that ‘bey of knowledge called “accepted engineering prac- ‘The code official can enforce this concept through ise of Section 102.9; entitled “Requirements Not 202 Covered by Code.” Care and caution need.to'be used: by the code official when enforcing the “accepted eng!- neering practice” concept to be sure that the concept is. sound and safe. Pegyis ACCESS (TO). That which enubles a fixture, appliance or ‘equipment 1o be reached by’ ready aceess or by a means that ist requires the removal or movement of panel. door or similar ob- sirution (see “Ready'aecess"). °° ast Providing access to plumbing fixtures, appliances and ‘appurtenances is necessary to faoiltate inspection, ob-

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