The purposes of this existing structures code is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents, inhabitants, and workers, within the city by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, means of egress, fire protection, light and ventilation of all residential and nonresidential premises; to fix certain responsibilities and duties upon owners and operators; to authorize and establish procedures for the inspection of residential and nonresidential premises; to fix penalties for violations of this code; and to provide for the right of access across adjoining premises to permit repairs. This code is hereby declared to be remedial and essential for the public interest and it is intended that this code be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated herein.
(`82 Code, § 1428.04) (Ord. 92-88, passed 6-2-92)