(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.