The building regulations adopted by this title shall not apply to nor govern any building or structure, building service equipment, or sign where the local regulation of such building or structure, building service equipment, or sign is preempted by any federal or state law. Provided, however, that the purpose of this section is merely to confirm existing law and is not intended to grant an exemption or exclusion from compliance with the city's building regulations in any instances where the city may exercise jurisdiction under the laws of the federal and state government as well as the city Charter and this code.
(Ord. 1646 §1 (part))