(a) Applicability. This title applies to new buildings, conditions, or facilities. Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d), this title does not apply to existing buildings, conditions, or facilities unless:
(1) the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee has found that the continuation of an existing condition constitutes a distinct hazard adverse to life, property, public safety, or welfare as to require correction; or
(2) the building undergoes a change from one occupancy classification to another or from one occupancy sub-classification to another.
(b) Inapplicability. This title does not apply to one- and two-family dwellings, except for the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors and residential sprinklers when required by the State Code or this Code.
(c) NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code permit requirements. The permit requirements of section 1.12 of NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, 2012 Edition apply to all buildings, plants, conditions, and equipment, regardless of the issuance date of a building, electric, mechanical, or plumbing permit.
(1985 Code, Art. 18, § 2-102) (Bill No. 31-93; Bill No. 18-96; Bill No. 7-03; Bill No. 82-06; Bill No. 75-13)
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