(a) The planning, design and construction of new buildings and structures to provide the necessary egress facilities, fire protection and built-in fire protection equipment shall be controlled by the applicable building code and any alterations, additions or changes in buildings required by the provisions of this code which are within the scope of the building code shall be made in accordance therewith.
(b) Except for maintenance of fire safety features and items specifically required by this chapter, whenever the fire official finds conditions that may be in violation of the building code, he shall notify the building official who shall inspect the premises and, if a violation exists, shall require abatement of the conditions to comply with the building code. (1975 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1.)
Cross reference-Building code, ch. 8.