Sec. 4-38. - Applicability of this article.

Every portion of a nonresidential structure or dwelling and its premises that is used or intended to be used for any purpose shall comply with the provisions of this article and with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the nonresidential structure or dwelling and its premises, for the construction or repair of the nonresidential structure or dwelling or for the installation or repair of equipment or plumbing prior to the effective date of this article. This article establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all nonresidential structures and dwellings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair or use of a building or the installation of building equipment or plumbing, except as they may be in conflict with the provisions of this article as provided by section 4-39.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-38)