Part 7.
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Part 7. Fire Safety.
§ 116-44.6. Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires another meaning, the following definitions apply in this Part:
(1)Fraternity or sorority. - A social, professional, or educational incorporated organization that, by official recognition, is affiliated or identified with a public or nonpublic institution of higher education in this State and which maintains a living facility that provides accommodations for five or more students enrolled at the recognition-granting institution of higher education.
(2)Fund. - The Fire Safety Loan Fund authorized by this Part.
(3)Living facility. - A sleeping facility capable of overnight accommodation and other capabilities which support continuous occupancy.
(4)Residence hall. - A living facility maintained by a public or nonpublic institution of higher education in North Carolina or by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics for use by enrolled students.
(5)Supplemental fire safety protection system. - A water system capability which is sized to accommodate the added water supply pressure and volume 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 the General Statutes. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 16.5(a).)