(A)
The provisions and requirements of these regulations shall be construed to be minimum requirements, and where not in conflict with any specific provision herein, nothing shall prohibit any person from exceeding these minimum requirements. The Building Official responsible for the enforcement of this Code shall have the first administrative authority to interpret and determine the intent and meaning of the provisions of the Code for enforcement purposes, and is authorized to issue policies and procedures in order to maintain consistency with legal actions and opinions, Board of Building Standards memoranda, code changes, and other exigencies.
(B) Technical data and interpretations issued by other sources are advisory in nature and may be received and considered by, but are not binding on the Building Official. In addition, any requirement essential for structural, fire or sanitary safety of an existing or proposed building or structure, or essential for the safety of the occupants thereof, and which is not specifically addressed by this Code, shall be determined by the Building Official.
(Ord. 24-2019, passed 8-5-19)