§ 12-36. Applicability and compliance.

(a)

Every commercial building or structure and the premises on which it is situated, used or intended to be used for commercial business occupancy shall comply with the provisions of this Code, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered, or repaired before or after the enactment of this article, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the occupancy of the building or for the installment or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this article. This article establishes minimum standards for the initial and continual occupancy and use of all such buildings, and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration, or use of the building, equipment or facilities contained therein except as provided herein. Where there is mixed occupancy, any commercial business use therein shall be regulated by and subject to the provisions of this article.

(b)

It shall be the duty of each and every owner, operator or other party in interest of a commercial building or premises to which this article is applicable to comply with the regulations and requirements set forth herein. No license, permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless and until all applicable sections of this article have been complied with. No land or building or combination thereof, shall be used in a manner inconsistent with or in conflict with the requirements of this article.

(c)

The provisions of this Code that apply to the exterior or exterior components of a building shall be complied with whether the structure or building is occupied or vacant. All unoccupied or vacant structures or buildings shall be secured to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons or the occurrence of conditions not permitted by law in accordance with the standards set out herein.

(Ord. No. 08-0316, § 1, 3-6-08)