(A) General. The provisions of this code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in § 93.10. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code or the Code of Ordinances of the City of Montgomery specify different requirements, the most restrictive requirements 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. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner, owner's designated agent or occupant shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
(C) Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations of a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of all applicable codes and standards. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City of Montgomery Code of Ordinances or any other applicable codes and standards.
(D) Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the city 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 which 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 by the state or city as historic or landmark buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the Community Development Director to be safe and consistent with the public interest of health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 15-2008, passed 10-1-08)