(a) The minimum livability code shall apply to residential structures used for human habitation except:
(1) Owner-occupied single-family housing units;
(2) Housing exempted jointly by the code official and the director.
(b) Repairs or alterations to a structure, or changes of use to it, which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of any city building code, plumbing code, mechanical code and electrical code or any other code or standard applicable to housing. Permits to perform any repairs and alterations shall be required as deemed necessary by the code official in accordance with the applicable codes.
(c) The provisions in this code do not abolish or impair any remedies available to the city or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structures which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
(d) Repairs, maintenance, alterations or installations which are required for compliance with this Code shall be executed and installed in conformance with industry standards so as to secure the results intended by this Code. (Ord. No. G-88-21, § .03, 12-8-88)

Cross references--Cleanliness of dwelling generally, § 12-32; dangerous, etc., buildings, § 12-35.