[R.O. 1996 § 515.050; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in Article
I. Where, in a specific case, different Sections of this Chapter specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.060; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
A. Exterior equipment, systems, devices and
safeguards required by this Chapter or a previous regulation or code
under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or
repaired shall be maintained in good working order and free from any
condition which creates or exposes surrounding persons or property
to nuisance conditions as defined in this Chapter or other codes of
the City.
B. Except as otherwise specified herein, the
owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the
maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.070; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The provisions in this Chapter shall
not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction
or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition
of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.080; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
Repairs, maintenance work, alterations
or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement
of this Chapter shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner
and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions
and adopted standards and codes.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.090; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The provisions of this Chapter shall
not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures designated by
Federal or State jurisdictions as historic buildings when such buildings
or structures are judged by the Code Official to be safe and in the
public interest of health, safety and welfare to maintain such buildings
in their present and approved condition.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.100; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter
500 of the Blue Springs Code of Ordinances.