Ordinance 2334-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

part of the City related in any manner to the enforcement of this code by its officers, employees or agents. Notwithstanding any language used in this code, it is not the intent of this code to create a duty and/or cause of action running to any individual or identifiable person but rather any duty is intended to run only to the general public. Section 3: Scope The provisions of this code shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation. Such occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in the Building Code, except such structures as are found to be substandard as defined in this code. Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provisions of this code shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings. Rooming houses, congregate residences or lodging houses shall comply with all the requirements of this code for dwellings. Section 4: Application to Existing Buildings and Structures A. Additions,Alterations or Repairs. For additions, alterations or repairs, see the Building Code. B. Relocation. Buildings or structures moved into or within this jurisdiction shall comply with the requirements of the Building Code for new buildings and structures. Section 5: General A. Authority. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this code. For such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. B. Right of Entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or when the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation of this code that makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code,provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused,the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. If a building is open and unoccupied, and the building official has been unable to locate the owner or agent or other person in control of the building after reasonable efforts to do so, the building official may enter at reasonable times to inspect the building. 2