(A) This chapter shall apply to buildings and structures for business, mercantile, industrial, storage, assembly, institutional, recreational, miscellaneous, and residential occupancies and uses, to their accessory structures, and to their service equipment parts which are hereinafter erected.
(B) This chapter shall also apply to existing buildings and structures described in this section, to be occupied or used for business, mercantile, industrial, storage, assembly, institutional, recreational, miscellaneous, and residential occupancies and uses, to their accessory structures, and to their service equipment parts, as if hereinafter erected, under the following conditions:
(1) A building hereinafter occupied for uses or occupancies described above, which building was not so occupied when this chapter became applicable.
(2) A building moved into the city, or moved within the city.
(3) A building occupied for uses described above which is altered or repaired when the cost of the work within any 12-month period exceeds the County Auditor's assessed valuation of the building.
(a) Roof covering. When more than 25% of the contiguous roof covering of a building is replaced in any 12-month period, all contiguous roof covering on the building shall be made to comply to applicable regulations of this chapter.
(b) Ordinary repair. Ordinary repair, where the value of the work including labor and materials does not exceed $25, may be made without application or notice to the Building Inspector, provided the work does not interfere with the vital features of the building.
(4) A building or structure whose occupancy is changed from residential use or from one to another of the following: business, mercantile, industrial, storage, assembly, institutional, recreational, and miscellaneous occupancy and use; or whose fire hazard classification is changed; or whose building- type fire-resistance classification is changed.
(5) Addition or alteration. An addition or alteration, regardless of cost, made to a building shall be made in conformity with applicable regulations of this chapter.
(6) Installation of service equipment. When the installation, extension, alteration, or repair of an elevator, moving stairway, mechanical equipment, refrigerating, air conditioning or ventilating apparatus, plumbing, gas piping, electric wiring, heating system, or any other equipment is specifically controlled by the provisions of this chapter or the approved rules, it shall be unlawful to use the equipment until an approval has been issued therefor by the Building Inspector or other governing agency having jurisdiction.
('91 Code § 150.002) (Ord. 2203-1966, passed 2-2-67)