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1363.100 BUILDING CODE 104 1363.102 APPLICABILITY 1363.102.1 General The provisions of this code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in Section 101. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code or the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted specify different requirements, the most restrictive requirements shall govern. 1363.102.2 Maintenance Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this code or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. Except as otherwise specified herein, the owner, owner's designated agent or occupant shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. 1363.102.3 Application of Other Codes Repairs, additions or alterations of a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of all applicable Codes and Standards. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City of North Olmsted Codified Ordinances or any other applicable Codes and Standards. 1363.102.4 Existing Remedies The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the City or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary. 1363.102.5 Workmanship Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. 1363.103 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 1363.103.1 General The Building Department is charged with the administration and enforcement of this Property Maintenance Code and the executive official in charge thereof shall be the Building Commissioner. Where the intent or enforcement of this Code is frustrated by the inability of the Building Commissioner, after exercising reasonable due diligence, to locate or identify an owner or occupier of any structure or premises within the City and there is reasonable suspicion to believe that a violation of this Code exists, the Building Commissioner may refer the matter to the Division of Police for further investigation and/or enforcement of misdemeanor violations.