The purpose of the Ohio Building Code, as adopted in Section 1422.01, is to:
(a) Provide uniform standards and requirements for the erection, construction, repair, alteration and maintenance of buildings, including construction of industrialized units. Such standards shall relate to the conservation of energy, safety and sanitation of buildings for their intended use and occupancy.
(b) Formulate such standards and requirements, so far as is practical, in terms of performance objectives, so as to make adequate performance for the use intended the test of acceptability.
(Ord. 97-77. Passed 12-4-97; Ord. 02-72. Passed 1-9-03.)