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103A Definitions For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, latest edition, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine. ADDITION is an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. ALTER or ALTERATION is a change or modification in construction or building and /or property service equipment. APPROVED as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems, refers to approval by the Building and Safety Official. The Building and Safety Official may require an investigation and tests conducted by technical or scientific organizations at the applicant's expense, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations. APPROVED AGENCY is an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when the agency has been approved by the Building and Safety Official. BUILDING is a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering a use or occupancy. BUILDING CODE shall mean the California Residential Code for one- and two- family dwelling occupancies, and shall mean the California Building Code for all other occupancies, as adopted by this jurisdiction. BUILDING, EXISTING is a building erected prior to the adoption of this code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. BUILDING AND SAFETY OFFICIAL is the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the technical codes, or a regularly authorized deputy. Where there is a reference in any of the technical codes to the "Building Official" or "Authority Having Jurisdiction" it shall mean the Chief Building and Safety Official or in the absence of the Chief Building and Safety Official, the interim, temporary or acting Chief Building and Safety Official. BUILDING and /or PROPERTY SERVICE EQUIPMENT refers to the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, 5