§ 18-94. Scope and applicability of article.  


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  • Every structure shall conform to the requirements of this article, irrespective of the class in which such structure may otherwise belong, and irrespective of when such structure may 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 structure or premises, for the construction or repair of the structure, or for the installation or repair of equipment of facilities. No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any residential or nonresidential structures for any purpose which does not comply with the requirements of this article. This article establishes minimum standards but does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for construction, replacement or repair or buildings except such as are contrary to the provisions of this article, in which event the stricter standard shall prevail.

(Code 1979, § 15-20)