§ 35-5-201. IN GENERAL.

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This subtitle applies to residential structures used for human habitation, including vacant structures.

(2)

This subtitle does not apply to:

(i)

Owner-occupied housing; or

(ii)

Housing exempted by the Department as authorized by state regulation.

(b)

Repairs or alterations. A property owner who is required to make a repair, alteration, or change of use to a structure as a direct or indirect result of the enforcement of this subtitle, shall make the repair, alteration, or change of use in accordance with the procedures and provisions of:

(1)

The Building Code, Plumbing and Gasfitting Code, Mechanical Code, and Electrical Code; or

(2)

Any other code or standard applicable to housing.

(1988 Code, § 18-69) (Bill No. 46-96, § 3, 1-1-1997; Bill No. 25-01, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 89-09, § 4, 1-3-2010)