(A) Any alterations to buildings, or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this chapter shall be done in accordance with applicable Rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. No owner, occupant, or tenant of a building shall be required to alter, remediate, repair, or rehabilitate a building to conform with the following provisions of this chapter if at the time the building was constructed, or later altered as permitted and inspected by the city, said building met all applicable Rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission in effect at the time of construction or approved alteration, and maintained to that standard, unless alteration, remediation, or repair is necessary to:
(1) Maintain safety, soundness, and support actual designed loads of the building as required by the Rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; or
(2) Maintain fire safety for exiting, smoke detectors, wiring, and HVAC as required by the Rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
(B) This chapter establishes minimum requirements for the initial and continued occupancy or use of all buildings and structures and does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of buildings, equipment or facilities except as provided in this section. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the city or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings that are deemed dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary.
(Ord. 120114B, passed 12-1-14)