Every residential and nonresidential building or structure and the premises or part of the premises on which it is situated, including vacant lots, are required to comply with the provisions of this code.
In any case where the provisions of this code impose a higher or stricter standard than set forth in any other ordinance or regulation of the Borough, or under the laws or regulations of the State of New Jersey or any of its agencies, then the standards as set forth herein shall prevail, but if the provisions of this code impose a lower or lesser standard than any other regulation or ordinance of the Borough or of the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey or any of its agencies, then the higher standard contained in any such other ordinance, regulation or law shall prevail.
Compliance with this code shall not constitute a defense against any violation of any other ordinance of the Borough applicable to any structure or premises, nor shall any one act of compliance constitute a defense against any subsequent or other violation of this code.
Owners, operators and occupants shall have all the duties, obligations and responsibilities prescribed in this code, and no such person or entity shall be relieved of any such duty, obligation or responsibility hereunder, nor be entitled to assert as a defense against any charge made against him or them for violation of this code the fact that another owner, operator or occupant or any other third person or entity is also responsible therefor and in violation thereof.
Any alterations to buildings, structures or appurtenances thereto, or changes of use therein, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be done in accordance with all applicable sections of the applicable Building Code.
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 100, Building Construction.
Nothing contained in this code or any requirement of compliance herewith shall be deemed to alter, impair or affect the application of the Zoning Ordinance or zoning laws of the municipality.
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 270, Zoning.
Nothing in this code shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the municipality or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings or structures which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe or unsanitary.[1]
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 180, Occupancy Limits; Unsafe Structures and Equipment.