The provisions of this Housing Code shall apply to any dwelling, apartment, apartment house, or rooming house, irrespective of when the building was constructed, altered, or repaired.
(A) If, within any period of 12 months, alterations or repairs are made to an existing building costing in excess of 50% of the then physical value of the building, such building shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Building Code for like new buildings.
(B) If an existing building is damaged by fire or otherwise in excess of 50% of its then physical value before such damage is repaired, it shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Building Code for new buildings.
(C) If the cost of such alterations or repairs, or the amount of such damage, is more than 25% but not more than 50% of the then physical value of the building, the portions to be altered or repaired shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Building Code for the new building to such extent as the Building Code may determine.
(D) Repairs and alterations not covered by division (C) above, restoring a building to its condition previous to damage or deterioration, or altering it in conformity or hazard, may be made with the same kind of materials as those of which the building is constructed.
(E) For the purposes of this section, the “physical value” of a building or structure, as hereinbefore defined, shall be determined by the Housing Inspector, and he or she shall use as a guideline the fair market value of the building exclusive of land.
(Prior Code, § 9-2095) (Ord. passed 8-12-1976)