Sec. 08.40.490. - Definitions. - Alaska Statutes

In AS 08.40.210 - 08.40.490,

(1) "department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development except where the context otherwise requires;

(2) "manufacture" means fabrication or completion of a product or mechanical apparatus exclusive of its completion or installation at a job site;

(3) "mechanical administrator" means a person who is responsible for

(A) installing or modifying mechanical piping and systems, devices, fixtures, equipment, or other mechanical materials subject to the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, and the Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials; or

(B) certifying that an installation or modification described in (A) of this paragraph complies with the applicable codes;

(4) "mechanical piping" includes piping fixtures, devices, and equipment;

(5) "utility" means every public, cooperative, or other corporation, company, individual, or association of individuals, their lessees, trustees, or receivers appointed by a court, that owns, operates, manages, or controls a plant or system for

(A) furnishing, by generation, transmission, or distribution, electrical service, fuel gas service, district heating, sewage disposal, or domestic water service to the public for compensation;

(B) furnishing telecommunications service to the public for compensation.