1501.12 CONFLICT.

   (a)    The rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards including the Ohio Basic Building Code shall supersede and govern any order, standard or rule of the Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal including the Ohio Fire Code, in all cases where such orders, standards or rules are in conflict with such rules or the Ohio Basic Building Code, except that rules adopted and orders issued by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 3743 entitled “Fireworks” prevail in the event of conflict.  

(OAC 4101:2-1-04(B))

   (b)   Nothing in this code shall be construed, interpreted or applied to abrogate, nullify or abolish any law, ordinance or code adopted by the jurisdiction governing the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of buildings specifically provided herein. When any provision of this code is found to be in conflict with any building, zoning, safety, health or other applicable law, ordinance or code of the jurisdiction existing on the effective date of this code or hereafter adopted, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and welfare of the public shall prevail.