§ 15-260. Definitions.

City means the City of San Antonio.

Department means the development services department.

Director means the director of the development services department.

Germicidal treatment provider means any person performing germicidal treatment methods of cleaning. Each germicidal treatment provider is required to be permitted as detailed in this article.

Germicide means a substance or agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.

Mattress means large pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed, consisting of a quilted or similarly fastened case, usually of heavy cloth, that contains hair, straw, cotton, foam rubber, etc., or a framework of metal springs. As used in this article, a mattress includes the box springs.

Mattress retailer means any person selling or renting secondhand or refurbished mattress as defined in this article. Each mattress retailers is required to be permitted as detailed in this article.

Person means an individual, association, corporation, or any other business entity.

Refurbish means to make neat, clean, or complete, as by renovating, re-equipping, or restoring. The term necessarily includes removing and replacing original parts with non-original, used, second-hand parts.

Sanitary means a condition of good order and cleanliness that precludes the probability of disease transmission.

Secondhand means previous use in any manner other than previous use as a floor model.

(Ord. No. 2015-12-03-1020 , § 3, 12-3-15)