The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the construction, alteration, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures and to appurtenances such as vaults, areaways and street encroachments hereafter erected, and where expressly stated and to buildings and structures and equipment for the operation thereof. The provisions of this chapter, based on occupancy, shall also apply to existing buildings and structures or portions thereof, converted from one occupancy classification to another.
(Ord. 3-61. Passed 1-23-61.)