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What is NYC RCNY § 131.03?

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When used in this Article, the following terms shall have the following meanings. (a) Child-occupied premises shall mean a building or part of a building used as a residence for persons under eighteen (18) years of age, or in which child care or educational services are provided to such persons.

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§ 131.03 Definitions.

RCNY § 131.03

When used in this Article, the following terms shall have the following meanings.

(a)Child-occupied premises shall mean a building or part of a building used as a residence for persons under eighteen (18) years of age, or in which child care or educational services are provided to such persons.

(b)Commercial building shall mean any building or part thereof in which a business, occupation, or trade is conducted but shall not mean a building that is registered with HPD in accordance with § 27-2097(ff) of the Administrative Code or any successor provision.

(c)Dry cleaning facility shall mean any building or part of a building in which dry cleaning equipment using perchloroethylene is used.

(d)Dust shall mean the solid particles generated by means such as handling, crushing, grinding, and rapid impact of materials such as rock, metal, and wood.

(e)Fumes shall mean the airborne particles formed from the condensation of a volatilized solid.

(f)Gas shall mean the state of a substance in which it can expand indefinitely and completely fill its container.

(g)Multiple dwelling shall mean a residential building consisting of three or more dwelling units, rooms or apartments.

(h)Nuisance shall mean any condition dangerous to life or detrimental to health, as defined in § 17-142 of the Administrative Code or any successor provision.

(i)Vapor shall mean the gaseous form of a substance that is normally in a solid or liquid state at room temperature and pressure.

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