§ 2-9-102. General provisions.

(a)

The purpose of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 is to provide minimum property maintenance and structural standards in the unincorporated area of the county.

(b)

The provisions of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 shall apply to all existing property and premises and all existing residential and nonresidential structures and buildings within the unincorporated area of the county. The provisions of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 constitute minimum requirements and standards for property, premises, structures, buildings, equipment and facilities for safe and sanitary maintenance. Existing property, premises, structures or buildings that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required in sections 2-9-101—2-9-109.

(c)

The of provisions of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 shall be discretionary for existing structures designated as historic buildings on the local, state or national Register of Historic Places, provided such structures are determined by the administrative official to be safe.

(d)

Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 or a previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 to be removed from, shut off from or disconnected for any occupied structure, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of the fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures.

(e)

Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure or changes of occupancy shall comply with the procedures and requirements of the Florida Building Code and any other applicable codes.

(f)

Repairs, alterations, installations or maintenance work caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner, in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and in compliance with any applicable Florida Building Code or other regulatory agency requirements.

(g)

The provisions of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the county relating to the vacation, repair or demolition of any unsafe structure or the clearing of any lot.

(h)

In the event of a conflict with any existing code, ordinance or regulation, including the Manatee County Land Development Code, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail. If different sections of sections 2-9-101—2-9-109 specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 15-10, § 2, 4-2-15)