In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Addition” means an increase in: building area; aggregate floor area; height; or number of stories. “Change of occupancy” means a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building or structure that involves a change in application of the local building code requirements. “Construction permit application” means an application for a permit or other governmental approval for a rehabilitation project. “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor. “Existing building” means a building or structure that was erected and occupied, or was issued a certificate of occupancy, at least 1 year before a construction permit application for the building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. “Local jurisdiction” means: a county; or a municipal corporation in the State. “MBRC” means the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code. “Modification” means: the reconfiguration of a space; the addition or elimination of a door or window; the reconfiguration or extension of a system; or the installation of any additional equipment. “Reconstruction” means: the reconfiguration of a space that: affects an exit or element of the egress access that is shared by more than a single occupant; or prevents occupancy of the work area because the existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained; or extensive modifications. “Rehabilitation project” means construction work undertaken in an existing building that includes repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of occupancy, or addition. “Renovation” means: the change, strengthening, or addition of load bearing elements; or the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, upgrading, or extensive repair of existing materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures. “Renovation” does not include: reconfiguration of a space; or interior or exterior painting. “Repair” means the patching, restoration, or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures to maintain them in good or sound condition.