This Code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein. Repairs, alterations, additions to and change of occupancy in existing buildings shall comply with the International Existing Building Code.
(2009 Code, § 29-1-3)
Editor’s note:
This Code is intended to provide requirements addressing the public health, safety and welfare as they relate to the use and maintenance of existing structures and premises. The Code requires existing structures and premises that are not in compliance with the Code to be altered or repaired to meet the Code. The Code requirements are intended to represent the minimum acceptable level of public health and safety. The International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) is listed as the required Code for all repairs, alterations, additions and change of occupancies to existing structures.