- The OVERVIEW area is an introduction to the material on this site and a starting point for people unfamiliar with the code. The TYPES area defines live/work occupancies, discusses zones, and helps you determine which type meets your needs. The CODE area contains the 1999 Oakland Live/Work Building Code and a Plain English translation of each section. The GLOSSARY contains the definitions of ...live-work.com/plainenglish/index.shtml