Every residential and nonresidential building, and the property
on which it is situated in the Borough of Wood-Ridge, previously or
presently used or intended to be used for dwelling, commercial, business
or industrial occupancy or such other uses permitted by the Borough
of Wood-Ridge, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, whether
or not such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired
before or after the enactment of this chapter 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 chapter. This chapter
establishes minimum standards for the 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, except
as provided in this chapter by the "higher standard to prevail" provision.
In any case where the provisions of this chapter impose a higher
standard than set forth in any other ordinance of the Borough of Wood-Ridge
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 chapter
impose a lower standard than any other ordinance of the Borough of
Wood-Ridge or of the laws of the State of New Jersey, then the higher
standard contained in any such other ordinance or law shall prevail.
No certification of compliance with this chapter shall constitute
a defense against any violation of any other ordinance of the Borough
of Wood-Ridge applicable to any structure or property.