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It is therefore the purpose of this code, to the maximum extent consistent with basic standards of human health and safety to:
(a) Promote the rehabilitation of existing sound buildings by allowing for differences between rehabilitation and new construction requirements in the application of the provisions of this code.
(b) Encourage the rehabilitation, the utilization of innovative and economic materials and methods of construction.
(c) Encourage the agencies charged with the enforcement of this code and the officers thereof to:
(1) Apply the provisions of this code to buildings to be rehabilitated in a manner consistent with the purposes stated herein;
(2) Exercise discretion and employ resourcefulness in the evaluation of code compliance of rehabilitated structures in a manner consistent with the purposes stated herein.
(Prior code § 78.1-2)