(a) This Code shall apply to all buildings and other structures or portions thereof which are used, designed or intended to be used for dwellings, dwelling units, structures or occupiable structures.
(b) Existing buildings may continue to be occupied for dwellings, dwelling units or occupiable structures if:
(1) The building or structure complies with the provisions of this Code except as to any variance heretofore specifically granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals of the City.
(2) The use and occupancy of the building or structure is not in violation of any of the provisions of City ordinances and applicable statutes of the State of Ohio, including any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to such ordinances or statutes.
(c) The provisions of this Code shall apply to all such buildings and other structures or portions thereof which are in existence or which may come into existence after the effective date of this Code.
(d) The appropriate official from the Division of Building Inspection, Division of Public Health, or the Department of Public Safety of the City of Lakewood and their authorized agents or representatives are designated to enforce this Code unless otherwise stated.
(Ord. 68-97. Passed 4-20-1998.)