§ 24.04. Application.

(a)

1.3.1. This Code shall apply to both new and existing conditions.

(b)

Except as may be specifically provided herein, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all buildings, structures, vehicles, premises, and conditions within the City of Orlando as set forth herein. The provisions of this Code shall apply equally to existing as well as new buildings, structures, premises and conditions except that existing buildings, structures, premises and conditions not in compliance with this Code may be permitted to continue unless in the opinion of the Fire Chief they constitute a fire hazard to life or property.

(c)

The provisions of this Code do not apply to one- or two-family dwellings in the normal use or maintenance thereof, except as provided below:

Exception No. 1: This Code shall apply whenever the activity or use of such dwelling creates a fire hazard to life or property.

Exception No. 2: Where provisions of adopted standards specifically apply to one- or two-family dwellings.

(d)

1.3.2. Referenced Standards.

(1)

1.3.2.1. Details regarding processes, methods, specifications, equipment testing and maintenance, design standards, performance, installation, or other pertinent criteria contains those standards and codes listed in Chapter 2 of this Code shall be considered part of this Code.

(2)

1.3.2.2. Where no applicable codes, standards, or requirements are set forth in this Code or contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, or bylaws adopted by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), compliance with applicable codes and standards of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) or other nationally recognized standards as are approved shall be deemed prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of this Code. (See Annex J.)

(c)

1.3.2.3. Nothing herein shall diminish from the authority of the AHJ to determine compliance with codes or standards for those activities or installations within the AHJ's responsibility.

(e)

1.3.3. Conflicts.

(1)

1.3.3.1. When a requirement differs between this Code and a referenced document, the requirement of this Code shall apply.

(2)

1.3.3.2. When a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement occurs, the specific requirement shall apply.

(f)

1.3.4. Multiple Occupancies. Where two or more classes of occupancies occur in the same building or structure and are so intermingled that separate safeguards are impracticable, means of egress facilities, construction, and other safeguards shall comply with the most restrictive fire safety requirements of the occupancy involved.

(g)

1.3.5. Vehicles and Vessels. Vehicles, vessels, or other similar conveyances, when fixed in locations and occupied as buildings, as described by Section 11.6 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, shall be treated as buildings and comply with this Code.

(h)

Buildings.

(1)

1.3.6.1. Buildings permitted for construction after the adoption of this Code shall comply with the provisions stated herein for new buildings.

(2)

1.3.6.2. Buildings in existence or permitted for construction prior to the adoption of this Code shall comply with the provisions stated herein or referenced for existing buildings (see 10.3.2).

(3)

1.3.6.3. Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction, change of occupancy, and additions to buildings shall conform with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and the adopted building code of the jurisdiction.

(4)

1.3.6.4. Newly introduced equipment, materials, and operations regulated by this Code shall comply with the requirements for new construction or processes.

(i)

1.3.7. Severability. If any provision of this Code or the application of thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Code and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

(Ord. No. 2017-23, § 2, 5-15-2017, Doc. #1705151205)