§ 54-01 Definitions.
RCNY § 54-01
For purposes of this chapter: Common area. The term "common area" means a portion of a multiple dwelling that is not within a dwelling unit and that is regularly used by occupants for access to and egress from any dwelling unit within such multiple dwelling, as well as commonly used areas such as a laundry room. Department. The term "department" means the City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Harborage. The term "harborage" means any condition which provides shelter or protection for pests. Indoor allergen hazard. The term "indoor allergen hazard" means any indoor infestation of cockroaches, mice, or rats or conditions conducive to such infestation, or an indoor mold hazard. Indoor mold hazard. The term "indoor mold hazard" means any condition of mold growth on an indoor surface, building structure or ventilation system, including mold that is within wall cavities, that is likely to cause harm to a person or that has been cited as a violation by the Department. Integrated pest management. The term "integrated pest management" means ongoing prevention, monitoring and pest control activities to eliminate pests from any building, lot, or dwelling. This includes, but is not limited to, the elimination of harborages and conditions conducive to pests, the use of traps, and, when necessary, the use of pesticides. Pest. The term "pest" means any unwanted member of the Class Insecta, including, but not limited to houseflies, lice, bees, cockroaches, moths, silverfish, beetles, bedbugs, ants, termites, hornets, mosquitoes and wasps, and members of the Phylum Arthropoda such as spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes and wood lice, or of the Order Rodentia, including but not limited to mice, Norway rats, and any other unwanted plant, animal or fungal life that is a pest because it is destructive, annoying or a nuisance. Remediation or remediate. The term "remediation" or "remediate" means measures to eradicate pests in accordance with Administrative Code § 27-2017.8 and these rules, and measures to eradicate indoor mold hazards in accordance with Administrative Code § 27-2017.9 and these rules. Underlying defect. The term "underlying defect" means a condition that causes an indoor mold hazard, such as a water leak or water infiltration from plumbing or defective masonry pointing or other moisture condition, or causes an infestation of pests, including holes or entryway paths for pests. Visible mold. The term "visible mold" means mold that is readily identifiable by visual inspection, including mold that is behind furniture or other interior obstructions. Visible mold that is present on tile or grout does not constitute an indoor mold hazard violation under Administrative Code § 27-2017.3. (Added City Record 12/17/2018, eff. 1/16/2019)
