(a) The purpose and the intent of this Chapter is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, and the public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the improper storage, handling, or use of substances, materials, or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property, and the public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises.
(b) Where no specific standard or requirement is specified in this Chapter, or any other applicable law or regulation, compliance with applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Code Council (ICC), American Insurance Association (AIA), or any other nationally recognized fire safety standard approved by the Director of Permitting Services is prima facie evidence of compliance with this Chapter. (1975 L.M.C., ch.23, § 1; 2010 L.M.C., ch. 49, § 1; 2016 L.M.C., ch. 30, §1.)