(A) Every nonresidential building or structure and the premises on which it is situated, used or intended to be used for nonresidential occupancy shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, whether or not the building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this chapter, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building, or for the installment or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter.
(B) This chapter establishes minimum standards for the initial and continual occupancy and use of all nonresidential buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of the building equipment or facilities contained therein except as provided in § 156.05.
(C) Where there is mixed occupancy, any commercial business use therein shall be nevertheless regulated by and subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-27-2020)