§ 8.100.030 — Applicability of chapter

8.100.030 Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation. The provisions of this chapter shall also apply to an accessory building of a substandard building when such accessory building would constitute a dangerous building under the provisions of Chapter 8.96 of this title. Occupancy of an existing building may be continued as provided in the California Building Code, except such structures as are found to be substandard as defined in this chapter or dangerous as defined in Chapter 8.96 of this title. Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings. Every lodging house shall comply with all the requirements of this chapter for dwellings. (Ord. 2004-008 § 1; prior code § 49.01.103)