Modesto Municipal Code Art. 1 Designation, Title and Scope

These regulations shall be known as the Building Maintenance Code of the City of Modesto hereinafter referred to as "this Code."

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)

The provisions of this Code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties. Such occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in Section 3401 of the California Building Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25 Article 5, except such structures as are found to be unsafe, unlawful, unfit for human occupancy or dangerous as defined in Article 9 of this Code.

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)

This Code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare in so far as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that are found to be unsafe, unlawful, unfit for human occupancy or dangerous as defined in Article 9 of this Code shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein.

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)

If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code.

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)