(A) General. This chapter applies to buildings, their premises, accessory structures thereto and dwelling units therein, used or designed to be used for any occupancy.
(B) Existing buildings.
(1) A building lawfully existing under Ch. 152 of this code of ordinances must conform to this chapter.
(2) A building need not be altered to exceed the requirements of Ch. 152 of this code of ordinances in effect at the time of its construction, except in the following cases:
(a) If a portion of the building is altered, that portion must be built pursuant to Ch. 152 of this code of ordinances in effect at the time of alteration;
(b) If the building is moved or relocated; or
(c) If the building is determined to be unsafe or hazardous by the Building Housing Official or other designated official pursuant to Ch. 152 of this code of ordinances or state law; or that portion deemed unsafe must be built to current codes. Occupancy in buildings, lawfully existing under the Building Code may be continued under this chapter.
(C) Utilities. Except as otherwise provided by law, an owner, operator or occupant may not cause service equipment or utility service that is required by this chapter to be removed, shut off or discontinued for any occupied dwelling let or occupied by that person, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs alterations are in process or during temporary emergencies.
(D) Transfer of responsibility. A contract between owner and operator, operator and occupant, or owner and occupant, with regard to compliance with this chapter, does not relieve the owner or operator of a duty imposed by this chapter.
(E) Notice of maximum occupancy. An owner or operator must advise the occupant, in writing, by inserting in the lease between the parties or otherwise, of the maximum number of occupants/family members permitted in each occupied unit which is pursuant to Ch. 152 of this code of ordinances.
(Ord. passed - -2012)