Alabama § 45-57-140.02 Definitions

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-57-140.02 — Definitions

Alabama § 45-57-140.02

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 57Russell County

Art. 14Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

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Ala. Code § 45-57-140.02 (2026).

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For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1)COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Any building, unit, structure, or other improvement to real property used or expected to be used for commercial or business purposes, including rental or lease property. This term may not apply to any school, church, senior citizen facility, any local, county, state, or federal government owned buildings, water authority owned buildings, or any building used primarily for volunteer fire services and may not apply to any building or structure used primarily for agricultural purposes or poultry production by the owner or an employee of an agricultural or poultry business or concern. The terms commercial building, commercial business, or residence shall not include any utility dis

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For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Any building, unit, structure, or other improvement to real property used or expected to be used for commercial or business purposes, including rental or lease property. This term may not apply to any school, church, senior citizen facility, any local, county, state, or federal government owned buildings, water authority owned buildings, or any building used primarily for volunteer fire services and may not apply to any building or structure used primarily for agricultural purposes or poultry production by the owner or an employee of an agricultural or poultry business or concern. The terms commercial building, commercial business, or residence shall not include any utility distribution or transmission poles or towers, or utility substations.
(2) ELIGIBLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. A certified nonprofit volunteer fire department located in Russell County that is certified under the Alabama Forestry Commission guidelines and is a member in good standing of the Russell County Firefighters Association.
(3) RESIDENCE. Any building, structure, or other improvement to real property used or expected to be used as a dwelling or residence for one or more human beings, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
a. Any building, structure, or improvement assessed, for the purposes of state and county ad valorem taxation, as Class III single-family, owner-occupied residential property.
b. Any mobile home or house trailer used or expected to be used as a dwelling or residence for one or more human beings.
c. Any unit in a duplex or apartment building.
d. Any residential property used to generate revenue.
e. Any building, structure, or other improvement that is wholly or partially vacant or uninhabited at any time during the year for which a fire protection service fee with respect thereto is to be levied.
f. Any building, structure, or other improvement that is used or expected to be used simultaneously for a purpose, whether or not commercial in nature, other than as a residence.