(a) The rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards including the Ohio Building Code shall supersede and govern any order, standard or rule of the Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal including the Ohio Fire Code, and the Department of Health, in all cases where such orders, standards or rules are in conflict with the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards, except that rules adopted and orders issued by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 3743 prevail in the event of conflict. (ORC 3781.11)
(b) In the event the Council of the City of Westlake has adopted additional requirements or standards above or in addition to the minimum requirements established by the State of Ohio in the Ohio Building Code, the additional requirements or standards of the City shall apply where applicable. (Ord. 2004-35. Passed 3-18-04.)
(c) Where a special provision is made in a use group classification of OBC and is inconsistent with a general provision of OBC relating to buildings generally, the special provision governs. (Ord. 2007-108. Passed 6-21-07.)