(A) This chapter shall control all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures, and shall apply to existing or proposed buildings and structures; except as such matters are otherwise provided for in other ordinances or statutes, or in the rules and regulations authorized by or promulgated under the provisions of this chapter.
(B) All buildings and structures, and parts and appurtenances thereof, both existing and hereafter erected or installed shall be maintained in such a way to keep occupants, owners, users and guests reasonably safe from the hazards of fire, explosion, collapse, contagion and spread of infectious disease. The Director of Fire and Building is authorized to order necessary corrective work, repair, replacement or removal if he/she finds that standards listed herein are not being met.
(C) No building or structure shall be modified, extended, repaired, removed or altered unless a building permit authorizing such construction is first procured (unless work is exempt as provided in § 150.10(A)) and no building shall be demolished, in whole or substantial part, unless a demolition permit is procured, as provided herein.
(D) When the provisions contained in this chapter conflict with any other provisions contained in this Code or in any state or federal statute, the most restrictive or rigid provisions shall control.
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)