Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Chapter 11 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Modesto Municipal Code Art. 2 General Code Provisions
Modesto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Modesto
Cite as: Modesto Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9-11.201 - Title.¶
These regulations shall be known as the "Existing Building Code of the City of Modesto," and may be cited and referred to herein as such or may be cited and referred to herein as "this Code."
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17; Ord. No. 3711-C.S., effective 12-26-2019; Ord. No. 3756-C.S., § 1, effective 1-24-23)
9-11.202 - Scope.¶
The provisions of this Code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to the relocation of existing structures in the City of Modesto.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
9-11.203 - Appendices.¶
Provisions contained in the appendices of the 2016 California Existing Building Code shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the State of California or the City of Modesto.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
9-11.204 - Most Restrictive—Specific Requirement.¶
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code 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.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
9-11.205 - Other Laws.¶
The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provision(s) of local, state, or federal law.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
9-11.206 - Application of References.¶
References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this Code.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
9-11.207 - Referenced Codes and Standards.¶
The codes and standards referenced in this Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this Code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this Code shall apply, unless stated otherwise.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
9-11.208 - Partial Invalidity.¶
In the event that any part or provision of this Code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions of this Code.
(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)
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