14.13.020 Applicability.
A. General. The provisions of this code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures and premises, as set forth in LMC 14.13.010.
1. Existing installations. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, a provision in this code shall not require the removal, alteration or abandonment of, nor prevent the continued utilization and maintenance of, existing electrical systems and equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code.
2. Maintenance. Electrical systems, equipment, materials and appurtenances, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe, hazard-free condition. Devices or safeguards that are required by this code shall be maintained in compliance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of the electrical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the authority to require that the electrical systems and equipment be reinspected.
3. Additions, alterations and repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to electrical systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Existing Building Code and this code, as applicable.
4. Change in occupancy. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to all buildings undergoing a change of occupancy.
5. Moved buildings. Electrical systems and equipment that are a part of buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new installations.
B. Code supremacy. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
C. Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
D. Validity. In the event any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions thereof, which are determined to be legal; and it shall be presumed that this code would have been adopted without such illegal or invalid parts or provisions.
1. Segregation of invalid provisions. Any invalid part of this code shall be segregated from the remainder of this code by the court holding such part invalid, and the remainder shall remain effective.
E. Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapters, sections or provisions of this code.
F. Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in the adopted State Electrical Code and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes or standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
EXCEPTION:
Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer’s instructions shall apply.
G. Subjects not regulated by this code. Where no applicable standards or requirements are set forth in this code, or are contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted by the jurisdiction, compliance with applicable standards of nationally recognized standards as are approved shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of this code. Nothing herein shall derogate from the authority of the code official to determine compliance with codes or standards for those activities or installations within the code official’s jurisdiction or responsibility. (Ord. 1225 §10, 2004).