(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Addition” means an increase in:
(1) building area;
(2) aggregate floor area;
(3) height; or
(4) number of stories.
(c) “Change of occupancy” means a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building or structure that involves a change in application of the local building code requirements.
(d) “Construction permit application” means an application for a permit or other governmental approval for a rehabilitation project.
(e) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.
(f) “Existing building” means a building or structure that was erected and occupied, or was issued a certificate of occupancy, at least 1 year before a construction permit application for the building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
(g) “Local jurisdiction” means:
(1) a county; or
(2) a municipal corporation in the State.
(h) “MBRC” means the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.
(i) “Modification” means:
(1) the reconfiguration of a space;
(2) the addition or elimination of a door or window;
(3) the reconfiguration or extension of a system; or
(4) the installation of any additional equipment.
(j) “Reconstruction” means:
(1) the reconfiguration of a space that:
(i) affects an exit or element of the egress access that is shared by more than a single occupant; or
(ii) prevents occupancy of the work area because the existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained; or
(2) extensive modifications.
(k) “Rehabilitation project” means construction work undertaken in an existing building that includes repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of occupancy, or addition.
(l) (1) “Renovation” means:
(i) the change, strengthening, or addition of load bearing elements; or
(ii) the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, upgrading, or extensive repair of existing materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures.
(2) “Renovation” does not include:
(i) reconfiguration of a space; or
(ii) interior or exterior painting.
(m) “Repair” means the patching, restoration, or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures to maintain them in good or sound condition.