(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)
Chapter 3 of the 2022 CEBC is hereby adopted by reference except as amended herein.
Replacement, Retention and Extension of Original Materials. The replacement, retention and extension of original materials, and the use of original methods of construction, for any building or accessory structure may remain, provided the aggregate value of work in any 12 month period does not exceed 10% of the replacement value, and provided further that no hazardous conditions exist and provided such building or structure complied with the building code provision in effect at the time of original construction and the building or accessory structure does not become or continue to be a substandard building.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Replacement, retention and extension of unreinforced masonry wall is not permitted.
2. Alteration, repair or rehabilitation of the existing portion in excess of 10% of the replacement value of a building or structure may be made provided that all the work conforms to this Code for a new building and that no hazardous condition or substandard building is continued or created in the remainder of the building as a result of such work.
91.2.302.6. Maintenance. Buildings and structures, and parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by the CBC and this Code shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Department shall have the authority to require a building or structure to be reinspected. The requirements of this division shall not provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Maintenance of buildings and structures shall comply with Divisions 81 and 86 of Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
91.2.302.7. Compliance. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to, or relocation of, existing structure shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy in the Los Angeles Fire Code, Los Angeles Mechanical Code, Los Angeles Plumbing Code, Los Angeles Residential Code and Los Angeles Electrical Code.
Where there are different requirements in this Code, the most restrictive requirement shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.