The purposes of this Code are to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing structures, residential and nonresidential, and on all existing premises, by establishing minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and safe and sanitary maintenance; to fix the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; to regulate the occupancy of existing structures and premises; and to provide for administration, enforcement and penalties.
(Ord. 37-94. Passed 4-11-94.)