The provisions of this Code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in Chapter 1337 - Exterior Maintenance Code. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this Code specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
(a) Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safe-guards 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 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 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. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
(b) Application 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 all applicable Codes and Standards. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of any existing Codes.
(c) Existing Remedies. The provisions in this Code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers, or agencies, relating to the removal or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
(d) Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this Code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
(e) Historic Buildings. The provisions of this Code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the Building Inspector/Commissioner to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare.
(f) Referenced Codes and Standards. The Codes and Standards referenced in this Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this Code and the referenced Standards, the provisions of this Code, to the extent permitted by law, shall apply.
(g) Requirements Not Covered by Code. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this Code, shall be determined by the Building Inspector/Commissioner.
(Ord. 2010-22. Passed 5-27-10.)