[1980 Code § 121-6; Ord. No. O-11-07]
a.
Every residential and nonresidential building and the premises on which same are situated in the Town, used or intended to be used for dwelling, commercial, business or industrial occupancy, shall comply with the provisions of this Code, except as noted in § 13-5b hereinbelow, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this Code, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this Code. This Code establishes minimum standards for initial and continued 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. Where there is mixed occupancy and residential or nonresidential use therein, it shall be nevertheless regulated by and subject to the provisions of this Code.
b.
Every residential building and the premises on which same are situated in the Town used or intended for residential dwelling shall be in compliance with the International Residential Code, which has been incorporated by reference and made a part of this Code, pursuant to § 13-1 hereinabove, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of the International Residential Code and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of the International Residential Code. The International Residential Code establishes minimum standards for initial and continued use and occupancy of all residential 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.
[1980 Code § 121-7]
In any case where the provisions of this Code impose a higher
standard than set forth in any other ordinances of the Town or under
the laws of the State of New Jersey, then the standards as set forth
herein shall prevail, but if the provisions of this Code impose a
lower standard than any other ordinances of the Town or laws of the
State of New Jersey, then the higher standard contained in any such
other ordinance or law shall prevail.
[1980 Code § 121-9]
No license or permit or other certification of compliance with
this Code shall constitute a defense against any violation of any
other ordinance of the Town applicable to any structure or premises,
nor shall any provision herein relieve any owner, operator or occupant
from complying with any such other provision, nor any official of
the Town from enforcing any such other provision.
