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e e ARTICLE VIII. DANGEROUS BUll.DINGS Sec. 82-471. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Building means any structure which has enclosing walls for 50 percent of its perimeter and which was built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property or any kind. The term "building" shall be construed as if following by the word "or part thereof." For the purpose of this article, each portion of a building separated from other portions by a firewall shall be considered a separate building. "State law reference-Authority of city to condemn, remove or destroy dangerous or dilapidated buildings and structures, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ~342.0l2; standards and enforcement, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ~2l4.00l. Building code means the building code of the city as it now exists and as it may hereafter from the time to time be amended. Building official means the official charged with the administration and enforcement of the building code and this article. Dangerous building. for the purpose of this ordinance, the term "dangerous building" shall mean and include any building or other structure which, for the want of proper repairs or by reason of age, sub-standard and/or dilapidated condition, damaged by ftre, earthquake, wind, flood or by any other cause, or by reason of poorly installed electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimney, defective gas connection, defective heating apparatus, or for any other cause or reason, is especially liable to fire; and which building or structure is so situated or occupied as to endanger any other building or property or human life. Said term shall also mean and include any building or structure containing any combustible or explosive materia~ rubbish, rags, waste, oils, gasoline, or flammable substance of any kind especially liable to cause fire or danger to the safety of such building, premises, or to human life. Said term shall also mean and include any building or structure which shalI be kept or maintained or shalI be in a filthy or unsanitary condition especially liable to cause the spread of contagious or infectious disease or diseases. Said term shall also mean and include any building or structure in such weak or weakened condition or dilapidated, deteriorated condition as to endanger any person or property by reason of probability or partial or entire collapse thereof. 1 EXHIBIT A