§ 8-21.03. Scope.

(a)

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all activities for which a building permit is required by the laws of the City. The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to existing buildings to the same extent that the requirements of the California Building Code apply to existing buildings.

(b)

Existing multiple-family dwelling units which, on September 30, 1981, are rented or leased, but thereafter are converted to privately-owned family units, shall comply, when so converted, with the residential building provisions set forth in Section 8-21.15 of this Chapter.

(c)

The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to manufactured buildings.

(d)

Any existing structure, which is converted from its original occupancy group, as designated in the California Building Code, shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.

(e)

Any building, as defined in the California Building Code and Title 24, California Administrative Code, requiring special type releasing, latching, or locking devices shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter relating to locking devices of interior or exterior doors, whenever an approved alternate material or device cannot be obtained.

(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1262, eff. January 5, 2017)