§ 40.02. Exception, certain residential dwelling units.
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An owner-occupied single-family house, duplex, or condominium unit shall be exempted
from the requirement to have and maintain a fire certificate of occupancy. "Owner-occupied"
means the house, duplex or condominium dwelling unit for which the exemption is claimed
is the owner's principle residence. For the purposes of this exception, "owner" means
a natural person and does not include a corporation, partnership, or other entity.