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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. “Facilities where the public congregates” means sports and entertainment arenas, musical amphitheatres, stadiums, community and convention halls, specialty event centers, amusement facilities, fairgrounds, zoos, institutions of higher education, and specialty event centers in public parks;
  2. “Food service establishment” means a food service establishment as defined in § 68-14-302;
  3. “Hotel” means an establishment as defined in § 68-14-302;
  4. “Public building” means a building owned or leased by the state, any agency or instrumentality of the state or any political subdivision;
  5. “Renovation” means:
    1. The rehabilitation of an existing building that requires more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area or volume of the entire building to be rebuilt. Cosmetic work such as painting, wall covering, wall paneling, floor covering and suspended ceiling work shall not be included; or
    2. Any addition to an existing building. This part shall only apply to such portion of the building being renovated and not to the entire building;
  6. “Responsible authority” means those entities set forth in § 68-120-203(3); and
  7. “Specialty event center” means an open arena used for rallies, concerts, exhibits, etc., with no permanent structure for purposes of assembly.


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