(A) It is the purpose of the provisions of this chapter to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy available at law, whereby buildings or structures which are dilapidated, unsafe, dangerous, unsanitary or are a menace to the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety and general welfare of the people of the city or which tend to constitute a fire hazard may be required to be repaired, vacated or demolished.
(B) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures or nuisances, as defined in § 15.56.020, which are now in existence or which may hereafter be constructed or maintained in the city.
(`78 Code, § 15.56.010.)