§ 22-228. General provisions.

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Maintenance. Equipment systems, devices and safeguards required by this Code or a prior code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. The requirements of this code are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of the fire protection, safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.

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Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or change of occupancy shall be performed in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the code applicable at the time of construction. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provisions of this section.

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Existing remedies. The provisions in this Code shall not be construed to abolish or impair other remedies of any local, state or federal jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure.

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Requirements not covered by this Code. The Building Official shall determine requirements necessary for the strength, stability or property operation and general conditions acceptable for an existing fixture, structure or equipment not specifically covered by this code.

5.

Deviation from Code. Where practical difficulties are prohibitive in carrying out the provisions of this Code, the Community Development Administrator or designee, in coordination with the appropriate licensed authority, if applicable, has the authority to grant modifications for individual cases. The modification shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code and shall not lesson health, life and fire safety requirements. The basis for granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the Department files.

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Compliance. It shall be the duty of each and every owner and operator of improved or unimproved property within the unincorporated County to comply with the requirements set forth in this Ordinance. No premises or building, or combination, shall be used in a manner inconsistent with or in conflict with the requirements of this Ordinance.

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Conflict with other codes. The provisions of this article shall apply to all buildings, structures or premises in existence or built within the unincorporated County. Where the provisions of this Ordinance impose a standard different than that set forth in any other County ordinance or state law, the most restrictive standard shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2010-02, § 3)