Chapter 156 Property Maintenance Code (PDF) - Louisville Metro ...

done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the codes and regulations listed in the Appendix. Nothing in
this chapter shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of any version of the Land Development
Code adopted by a local government in Jefferson County.
(D) Existing remedies. The provisions in this chapter shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing
remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure, which is
dangerous, unsafe and unsanitary.
(E) Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly
by the enforcement of this chapter shall be executed and installed in a workerlike manner and installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
(F) Historic buildings. The provisions of this chapter shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures
designated by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the
Code Official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare.
(G) Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this chapter shall be those that are
listed in the Appendix and considered part of the requirements of this chapter to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this chapter and the referenced standards, the provisions of
this chapter shall apply.
(H) Requirements not covered by chapter. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation
of an existing fixture, structure or equipment, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically
covered by this chapter, shall be determined by the Code Official.
(I) Existing buildings. A building facility, or portion thereof, which was constructed and approved prior to the
effective date of this chapter and it administrative regulations, shall be maintained as previously permitted. A change
to the construction of the building in excess of that required by the codes at the time of construction shall not be
required if the building is used and maintained as originally approved. Exception: If the Code Official deems that the
health and safety of the public is jeopardized in relation to handrails and guardrails and/or attics and basements used
for sleeping purposes, the owner shall alter or repair the structure to provide the minimum level of health and safety as
may be required by the Code Official by regulation.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
§ 156.005 DEFINITIONS.
(A) Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the
meanings shown in this chapter.
(B) Interchangeability. Words stated in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender
include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular.
(C) Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International
Building Code, International Fire Code, International Zoning Code, International Plumbing Code, International
Mechanical Code, ASME A17.1 or the ICC Electrical Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in
those codes.
(D) Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms
shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
(E) Parts. Whenever the words DWELLING UNIT, DWELLING, PREMISES, BUILDING, ROOMING
HOUSE, ROOMING UNIT or STORY are stated in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were
followed by the words "or any part thereof."
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