Division 3. Applicability and Compliance


5.04.380 Compliance.

Every commercial or industrial building, and the premises on which it is situated, used or intended to be used for commercial or industrial business occupancy, shall comply with the provisions of this article, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of the ordinance codified in this article, and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building, or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article. This article establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all such buildings, and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of the building, equipment or facilities contained therein except as otherwise provided herein. Where there is mixed occupancy, any commercial or industrial business use therein shall be nevertheless regulated by, and subject to, the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 20-92 (part), 1992: Ord. 7-87 (part), 1987)

5.04.390 Higher standards to prevail in case of conflict.

In any case where the provisions of this code impose a higher standard than that set forth in other ordinances of the city or under the laws of the state of South Carolina, then the standard as set forth herein shall prevail, but if the provisions of this code impose a lower standard than any other ordinance of the city or of the laws of the state of South Carolina, then the higher standard contained in any such other ordinance or law shall prevail.

(Ord. 20-92 (part), 1992: Ord. 7-87 (part), 1987)

5.04.400 Inspection of commercial or industrial buildings.

The city inspection official shall inspect to verify compliance with this code all occupied commercial and industrial buildings on a semiannual basis. All unoccupied commercial and industrial buildings shall be inspected on an annual basis to verify compliance with this article.

(Ord. 20-92 (part), 1992)