The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures, premises and property. 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 code to be removed or 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.
(Ord. 2008-43. Passed 9-15-08.)
(Ord. 2008-43. Passed 9-15-08.)