(a) General. The provisions of these regulations shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in Section 6-101. Where, in a specific case, different sections of these regulations specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
(b) Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by these regulations or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. The requirements of these regulations are 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 or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
(c) Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with all other applicable codes and/or regulations as adopted by the State of Kentucky and/or the City of Nicholasville.
(d) Existing remedies. The provisions in these regulations 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 which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of these regulations 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 these regulations shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the Administrative 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 these regulations shall be those that are listed in Division 8 and considered part of the requirements of these regulations to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of these regulations and the referenced standards, the provisions of these regulations shall apply.
(h) Requirements not covered by regulations. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by these regulations, shall be determined by the Administrative Officer.
(Ord. No. 627-2006, 1-4-07)