These regulations shall be known as the Anchorage Administrative Code, may be cited as such and referred to herein as "this code."
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. It shall also serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes related to all work types listed above within the Municipality.
Exception: This code does not apply to marine structures such as wharves and piers; however, the provisions of this code apply to buildings constructed on wharves and piers.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
All revenues received by the Municipality for building safety services within the scope of this title described in this section shall be expended only for services provided under, and administration and enforcement of, this title.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Title 23 adopts numerous codes. Throughout the International Codes and other codes as adopted in Title 23, there are references to other codes. In all places where the International Codes make reference to the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the Municipality. In all places where the International Codes and other codes refer to the Electrical, Elevator, Property Maintenance, Sign, or Security codes, it shall mean those codes as adopted by the Municipality.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The following shall resolve all conflicting provisions of this code:
A. 
When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this code, the technical codes, reference standards and other codes or laws, the most restrictive shall govern.
B. 
When conflicts occur between the technical codes, those provisions providing the greater safety to life shall govern. In other conflicts where sanitation, life safety or fire safety are not involved, the most restrictive provision shall govern.
C. 
Where, in a specific case, different sections of the technical codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
D. 
When conflicts occur between specific provisions of this code, those provisions becoming the law most recently shall prevail.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Buildings and structures moved within the Anchorage Building Safety Service Area shall comply with the provisions of this code for new or existing buildings and structures and shall have a code compliance inspection by the Municipality for fire and life safety evaluation prior to the move. The burden of proof to demonstrate compliance with the code rests with the applicant. The building official may require supplemental information, including but not limited to as-built drawings and engineers' reports, prior to issuing a permit for the move.
Exception: One-and two-family dwellings not over two stories in height, moved within the Anchorage Building Safety Service Area and not changed from the existing as-built condition, do not require lateral analysis or lateral upgrades.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)