For the purposes of this part the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Any building that houses one or more separate business enterprise that are required by law to purchase and display a business license applicable to each business enterprise. In the case of a commercial building with more than one business located in the building, a separate fee shall be assessed on the building for each business located in the building.
(2) DWELLING. Any building, structure, or other improvement to real property used for, or expected to be used as, a dwelling or residence for one or more human beings, including specifically but not limited to:
a. Any building, structure, or improvement assessed, for purposes of state and county ad valorem taxation as single-family owner-occupied residential property.
b. Any other residential building with each residential unit to be considered a separate dwelling.
c. Any mobile home or house trailer.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Section 45-40-141 - Applicability.
Section 45-40-141.01 - Volunteer Fire Departments Declared Public in Nature.
Section 45-40-141.02 - Definitions.
Section 45-40-141.03 - Levy of Fee Authorized.
Section 45-40-141.04 - Collection and Administration of Fee; Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-40-141.06 - Use of Funds.
Section 45-40-141.07 - Dissolution or Abandonment of Eligible Volunteer Fire Department.
Section 45-40-141.08 - Volunteer Fire Department Personnel; Liability of County Employees.