(a) Existing Buildings. All buildings erected after July 26, 1958 shall comply either with the codes in effect at the time of construction or the present Building, Electrical and Plumbing Codes at the discretion of the owner.
All buildings altered or converted prior to July 26, 1958 which do not conform to the codes in effect at the time of the alteration or conversion and the provisions of this Code shall be reconverted back to the original approved state and brought into compliance with the retroactive requirements applicable to the original structure, or conform to all the applicable requirements outlined in the present codes.
Pursuant to Section 102 of this Code regarding the maintenance of all buildings constructed, altered or converted to Group R, Division 1 and 3 occupancy prior to January 1, 1984, said buildings shall comply with the 1979 San Francisco Building Code. Pursuant to Section 102 of this Code regarding the maintenance of all buildings constructed, altered or converted to Group R, Division 1, 2, and 3 occupancy after January 1, 1984, said buildings shall comply with the codes that are in effect at that time.
(b) Relocation. Buildings or structures moved into or within this jurisdiction shall comply with the requirements in the Building Code for new buildings and structures.
(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 350-95, App. 11/3/95; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007)