§ 16-10. Word usage.  


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  • A. 
    Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean literally as written.
    B. 
    Words used in the present tense include the future as well; singular numbers include the plural, and plural the singular; the word "person" includes corporations or copartnerships as well as an individual; and "writing" includes printing, printed or typewritten matter.
    C. 
    No legalization due to delinquency, oversight or dereliction of duty on the part of the Chief Building Inspector or other authorized agent shall legalize the erection, construction, alteration, removal, use or occupancy of any building or structure that does not conform to the provisions of the code.