§ 18.02.101.3. Interpretation.  


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  • Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code, or of the technical codes, or other codes mentioned herein, 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.

    Where there are any conflicting provisions between this Code and the International Building Code, [2015] 2009 Edition, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, this Code shall prevail.

    All references as may be used in state or other applicable law, and in the ordinances and technical codes of the city, to the plumbing official, mechanical official, gas official, code official, or the authority having jurisdiction, shall mean the building official.

    All references within the technical codes to the building department or the department of building safety shall mean the building permits and inspections division or the code compliance division of departments of the city as provided by ordinance, as applicable, or as designated by the city manager. All references in this chapter to the department, when relating to the duties of the department, shall mean the building permits and inspections division or the code compliance division, as applicable, or as designated by the city manager.

(Ord. No. 17749, § A, 3-6-2012, eff. 5-1-2012)