§ 116-44.6. Definitions. - North Carolina Statutes

Part 7.  Fire Safety.

§ 116‑44.6.  Definitions.

Unless the context clearly requires another meaning, the followingdefinitions apply in this Part:

(1)        Fraternity or sorority. – A social, professional, oreducational incorporated organization that, by official recognition, isaffiliated or identified with a public or nonpublic institution of highereducation in this State and which maintains a living facility that providesaccommodations for five or more students enrolled at the recognition‑grantinginstitution of higher education.

(2)        Fund. – The Fire Safety Loan Fund authorized by this Part.

(3)        Living facility. – A sleeping facility capable of overnightaccommodation and other capabilities which support continuous occupancy.

(4)        Residence hall. – A living facility maintained by a publicor nonpublic institution of higher education in North Carolina or by the NorthCarolina School of Science and Mathematics for use by enrolled students.

(5)        Supplemental fire safety protection system. – A water systemcapability which is sized to accommodate the added water supply pressure andvolume required for building fire protection.

(6)        Water system. –

a.         A city, county, or sanitary district; or

b.         A water and sewer authority, a metropolitan water district,or county water and sewer district, established pursuant to Chapter 162A of theGeneral Statutes. (1996, 2nd Ex.Sess., c. 18, s. 16.5(a).)