§ 8C-2. Application, enforcement, and exemptions.  


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  • The provisions of this chapter, except where otherwise provided, shall apply to the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. It is provided, however, that the municipalities may enact more restrictive regulations than set forth in this chapter. The enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the local building official. Except for certain exemptions for government facilities as expressly provided, Section 8C-3 below shall apply to existing occupancies as well as those constructed subsequent to the effective date of this chapter.

    Every new and existing building for the purpose of this Chapter shall be classified in accordance with Chapter 3, "Occupancy Classification" of the Florida Building Code. Whenever there is any uncertainty as to the classification of a building, the Building Official for purposes of this chapter shall have the authority to make the determination of the classification within which it falls.

(Ord. No. 01-196, § 1, 11-20-01; Ord. No. 12-84, § 2, 10-2-12)