\nUnless the context clearly requires another meaning, the following definitions apply in this Part:\n(1) Fraternity or sorority. – A social, professional, or educational incorporated organization that, by official recognition, is affiliated or identified with a public or nonpublic institution of higher education in this State and which maintains a living facility that provides accommodations for five or more students enrolled at the recognition-granting institution of higher education.\n(2) Fund. – The Fire Safety Loan Fund authorized by this Part.\n(3) Living facility. – A sleeping facility capable of overnight accommodation and other capabilities which support continuous occupancy.\n(4) Residence hall. – A living facility maintained by a public or nonpublic institution of higher education in North Carolina or by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics for use by enrolled students.\n(5) Supplemental fire safety protection system. – A water system capability which is sized to accommodate the added water supply pressure and volume required for building fire protection.\n(6) Water system. –\na. A city, county, or sanitary district; or\nb. system capability which is sized to accommodate the added water supply pressure and volume required for building fire protection.\n(6) Water system. –\na. A city, county, or sanitary district; or\nb. A water and sewer authority, a metropolitan water district, or county water and sewer district, established pursuant to Chapter 162A of the General Statutes. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 16.5(a).)
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