(a) The provisions of this Building Code shall apply to the location, design, materials, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building and other structure, and to any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings and other structures, except as such matters are otherwise specifically provided for in the Charter or under other titles of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Cleveland.
(b) The provisions of this Building Code shall supplement any and all laws of the State of Ohio and any and all rules and regulations promulgated by authority thereof, applicable to buildings and other structures in the City.
(c) If in any specific case there is an apparent difference in the materials, methods of construction or other requirements specified in different sections of this Building Code, or between the requirements of this Building Code and any other applicable ordinance, or rule or regulation of any administrative officer, board or commission of the City, the more restrictive shall govern.