§ 4103.02. Scope.  


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  • New buildings and structures hereafter erected in the city and buildings and structures moved into or within the city shall conform to the requirements of this Building Code including the requirements of the model codes hereby adopted. No person shall maintain or permit the continuation of any use and/or occupancy unless it is in conformity with this building code.

    Additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of use or occupancy in all existing buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures except as otherwise provided for in this Building Code and the model codes thereby adopted.

    As defined in this code, the term "building" shall include the term "structure" in the Columbus Building Code.

    Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Building Code specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

(Ord. 2121-94: Ord. 733-06 § 1.)