The provisions of this chapter shall apply uniformly to the construction, maintenance, use, and occupancy of all residential buildings and structures where applicable, and shall apply uniformly to the alteration, repair, equipment, use, occupancy and maintenance of all existing residential buildings and structures, within the jurisdiction of the Municipality irrespective of when or under what code or codes such buildings or structures were originally constructed or rehabilitated. (Ord. 980. Passed 10-11-93.)