Every residential, nonresidential or mixed occupancy building and the premises on which it is situated, used or intended to be used for dwelling, commercial, business or industrial 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 code and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or premises, for the construction or repair of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this code. This code shall also apply to mobile home parks.
In any case where the provisions of this code impose a higher standard than is set forth in any other local ordinances 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 local ordinances or the laws of the State of New Jersey, then the higher standard contained in any such other ordinance or law shall prevail.
No license or permit or other certification of compliance with this code shall constitute a defense against any violation of any other local ordinance 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 Township of Gloucester from enforcing any such other provision.