(a) General. The provisions of this article shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures as set forth in section 150.02 of this Chapter. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this article specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
(b) Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this article, 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 or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures.
(c) Applicability 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 International Building Code as established in section 150.01 of this Chapter and applicable sections of the City of Sierra Vista Development Code.
(d) Historic buildings. The provisions of this chapter shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the building official to be safe.
(e) Requirements not covered. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing fixture, structure or equipment, for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by the requirements of this article, shall be determined by the building official.
(Ord. 2015-009, passed 12-17-15)