Subd. 1. General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
Subd. 2. Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices, and safeguards required by this code or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered, or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No owner, operator, or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment, or utility, which is required under this section to be removed from, shut off from, or discontinued for any occupied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of this code 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.
Subd. 3. Application of other codes. Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesota State Fire Code. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify, or set aside any provisions of this code or Redwood Falls City Ordinance.
Subd. 4. Existing remedies. The provisions in this code 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 insanitary.
Subd. 5. Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations, or installations, which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code, shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Subd. 6. Historic buildings. The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings that are designated by state or federal governments when such buildings or structures are judged by the code officer to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety, and welfare.
Subd. 7. Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall mean the applicable provisions of the Redwood Falls City Ordinance, the Minnesota State Building Code, or the Minnesota State Fire Code, whichever is the most restrictive requirement permitted under statute. Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply.
Subd. 8. Requirements not covered by code. 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 this code, shall be determined by the code officer.
Subd. 9. Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section, or provision of this code.
Subd. 10. Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(Ord. 69, Fourth Series, passed 4-6-2021)