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RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rental apartment
1, record 1, English, rental%20apartment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A rental apartment is a unit within a building or complex owned by a property management company or a real estate investment group. Apartments are designed for residential purposes and are typically rented out to tenants on a lease basis. 2, record 1, English, - rental%20apartment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appartement locatif
1, record 1, French, appartement%20locatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multi-unit residential building
1, record 2, English, multi%2Dunit%20residential%20building
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MURB 1, record 2, English, MURB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- multi-unit residential apartment building 2, record 2, English, multi%2Dunit%20residential%20apartment%20building
correct
- multiple unit residential complex 3, record 2, English, multiple%20unit%20residential%20complex
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A MURB is a low-rise building of purely residential occupancy that: consists of a set of separate stacked residential units, with each residential unit having a private entrance either outside the building or from a common hall, lobby, vestibule or stairway inside the building; incorporates a minimum of two vertically stacked residential units and is a minimum of two storeys above finished grade; and contains no more than 32 residential units, including common areas. 1, record 2, English, - multi%2Dunit%20residential%20building
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- immeuble résidentiel à logements multiples
1, record 2, French, immeuble%20r%C3%A9sidentiel%20%C3%A0%20logements%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IRLM 1, record 2, French, IRLM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- immeuble d'habitation à logements multiples 2, record 2, French, immeuble%20d%27habitation%20%C3%A0%20logements%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un immeuble résidentiel à logements multiples (IRLM) est un immeuble composé d'une entrée commune et d'unités de logement séparées qui sont également connues sous le nom d'appartement et qui sont occupées à des fins d'habitation. Les immeubles résidentiels à logements multiples doivent avoir un accès primaire par une porte extérieure, avec chacun des appartements reliés par une porte intérieure. Toutes les unités de logement doivent être reliées les unes aux autres (ou un couloir central) par une porte intérieure aux fins d'un test d'infiltrométrie. 1, record 2, French, - immeuble%20r%C3%A9sidentiel%20%C3%A0%20logements%20multiples
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Building Management and Maintenance
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
1, record 3, English, Janitors%2C%20caretakers%20and%20building%20superintendents
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments. 1, record 3, English, - Janitors%2C%20caretakers%20and%20building%20superintendents
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6733: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 3, English, - Janitors%2C%20caretakers%20and%20building%20superintendents
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Janitors, care-takers and building superintendents
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Concierges et surintendants/surintendantes d'immeubles
1, record 3, French, Concierges%20et%20surintendants%2Fsurintendantes%20d%27immeubles
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les concierges et surintendants d'immeubles nettoient et entretiennent l'intérieur et l'extérieur des édifices commerciaux, des établissements et des immeubles d'habitation, ainsi que les terrains environnants. Les surintendants d'immeubles employés par des grandes organisations sont responsables du fonctionnement des édifices et peuvent également superviser d'autres employés. Ils travaillent pour des compagnies de gestion d'immeubles de bureaux et d'appartements, des sociétés d'immeuble en copropriété, des établissements d'enseignement, des établissements de santé, des installations de loisirs, des centres commerciaux, des institutions religieuses, des établissements industriels et d'autres établissements. 1, record 3, French, - Concierges%20et%20surintendants%2Fsurintendantes%20d%27immeubles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6733 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 3, French, - Concierges%20et%20surintendants%2Fsurintendantes%20d%27immeubles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- IDEAS Challenge
1, record 4, English, IDEAS%20Challenge
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Under the IDEAS Challenge, CANMET and CMHC sponsored a national high-rise apartment design competition that received 26 design submissions from across the country. IDEAS offers financial support to teams of architects, engineers, building scientists and developers to produce innovative designs for residential buildings of five storeys or more. 1, record 4, English, - IDEAS%20Challenge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Défi IDÉES
1, record 4, French, D%C3%A9fi%20ID%C3%89ES
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre de Défi IDÉES, CANMET et la SCHL ont parrainé un concours national de conception de tours d'habitation auquel 26 participants ont pris part au pays. IDÉES offre un soutien financier aux équipes d'architectes, d'ingénieurs, de spécialistes du bâtiment et de promoteurs en vue de concevoir des bâtiments résidentiels de cinq étages ou plus illustrant de nouveaux concepts architecturaux. 2, record 4, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20ID%C3%89ES
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
- Urban Housing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- income property
1, record 5, English, income%20property
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Real estate that produces income from rentals; may be residential(e. g., an apartment house) or commercial(e. g., an office building or shopping center). 2, record 5, English, - income%20property
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When referring to housing, income property may include single-dwelling houses as well as large or small multiple-dwelling houses. 3, record 5, English, - income%20property
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- immeuble à revenu
1, record 5, French, immeuble%20%C3%A0%20revenu
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
immeuble à revenu. Propriété dont les loyers ou les profits produisent un revenu. 2, record 5, French, - immeuble%20%C3%A0%20revenu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rien n'est plus personnel que le choix d'une nouvelle propriété. Pour bien choisir la maison, l'immeuble à revenu ou l'édifice commercial qui vous convient vraiment, Le Groupe Dutil est d'abord et avant tout à l'écoute de vos besoins. 3, record 5, French, - immeuble%20%C3%A0%20revenu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
immeuble à revenu, source «a» : d'après une fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 4, record 5, French, - immeuble%20%C3%A0%20revenu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Property Law (civil law)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- income property
1, record 6, English, income%20property
correct, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Real estate that produces income from rentals; may be residential(e. g., an apartment house) or commercial(e. g., an office building or shopping center). 1, record 6, English, - income%20property
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Income property may include single-dwelling houses as well as large or small multiple-dwelling houses. 2, record 6, English, - income%20property
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maison de rapport
1, record 6, French, maison%20de%20rapport
correct, see observation, feminine noun, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] maison [...] dont le propriétaire tire profit par la location. 2, record 6, French, - maison%20de%20rapport
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que la source ROBER 1985 semble les mettre plus ou moins sur le même pied immeuble et maison de rapport, ces deux termes ne sont pas de parfaits synonymes. En effet, si le premier se dit très bien d'une habitation collective comportant de nombreux logements, le second convient plutôt aux petites habitations collectives et englobe même les habitations individuelles louées (pavillons). 3, record 6, French, - maison%20de%20rapport
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un immeuble moderne comprenant un certain nombre d'appartements est un immeuble d'habitation [...] le terme s'opposant à maison et à maison de rapport. [...] Une maison de rapport est n'importe quelle maison d'habitation dont la location procure des revenus à son propriétaire. Ce peut être une maison divisée en logements de plain-pied dont chacun occupe entièrement le rez-de-chaussée ou un étage. 4, record 6, French, - maison%20de%20rapport
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- residential apartment building 1, record 7, English, residential%20apartment%20building
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- immeuble à usage d'habitation
1, record 7, French, immeuble%20%C3%A0%20usage%20d%27habitation
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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