(A) General. The provisions of this code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in § 151.002. Where there is a conflict between a general requirements and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provision of this code shall apply. Where, in specific case, different sections of this code specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
(B) Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices, and safeguards required by this code or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered, or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No owner, operator, or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this section to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of this code at not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures, and premises.
(C) Application of other codes. Repairs and alterations of, additions to, and changes of occupancy in existing buildings that require the obtaining of a building permit shall comply with the procedures and provisions of the state’s Construction Code Act, being 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 et seq., as amended. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify, or set aside any provision of the township zoning ordinance.
(D) Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe, and unsanitary.
(E) Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations, or installations that are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
(F) Historic buildings. The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the property maintenance code official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety, and welfare.
(G) Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in the state’s Construction Code Act, being 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 et seq., as amended, shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Exception: where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment of appliance the conditions of the listing shall apply.
(Ord. 2010-3, passed 8-31-2010)