For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
I. "Building" includes any structure or part of a structure.
II. "Hazardous building" means any building which, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health.
III. "Governing body" means the city council or the selectmen of a town.
Source. 1967, 334:1, eff. Sept. 1, 1967.