The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing conditions as well as to the conditions arising after the adoption thereof. Buildings, systems, uses, processes, and equipment legally in existence on the effective date of this section shall be permitted to continue so long as they are maintained in a condition that is equivalent to the quality and fire resistive characteristics that existed when the building was constructed, altered, added to or repaired. Any alterations made to a structure after this chapter is adopted shall comply with current Fire Codes and Building Codes as they apply to all aspects of the structure that is affected by alterations.
(Ord. 6569, passed 12-8-08)