As used in sections 320.200 to 320.270, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms mean:

1. (1) "Division", the division of fire safety created in section 320.202;
2. (2) "Dwelling unit", one or more rooms arranged for the use of one or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit, with cooking, living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities;
3. (3) "Fire loss", loss of or damage to property, or the loss of life or of personal injury, by fire, lightning, or explosion;
4. (4) "Investigator", the supervising investigators and investigators appointed under sections 320.200 to 320.270;
5. (5) "Owner", any person who owns, occupies, or has charge of any property;
6. (6) "Privately occupied dwelling", a building occupied exclusively for residential purposes and having not more than two dwelling units;
7. (7) "Property", property of all types, both real and personal, movable and immovable;
8. (8) "State fire marshal", the state fire marshal selected under the provisions of sections 320.200 to 320.270.

(L. 1972 S.B. 487 § 1, A.L. 1985 H.B. 230)