(a) Scope. This Norwood Property Maintenance Code (NPMC) is to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing structures, residential and nonresidential, and on all existing premises as hereinafter provided by:
(1) Establishing minimum maintenance standards for all structures and premises for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space heating and sanitation; for safety from fire; for space, use and location; and for safe and sanitary maintenance of all structures and premises now in existence;
(2) Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of all structures; and
(3) Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
(b) Intent. The NPMC shall be construed liberally and justly to insure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by maintenance of structures and premises.
(c) Other Regulations. The provisions in the NPMC shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other ordinances or regulations which prescribe standards other than are provided herein.
(d) Application of Building Code. Any repairs or alterations to a structure, or changes of use herein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the NPMC shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the Norwood Building Code (NBC).
(e) Existing Remedies. The provisions in the NPMC shall not be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the City or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
(Ord. 72-1983. Passed 11-22-83.)