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4. Existing structures, facilities and conditions which, in the opinion of the code official, constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. 102.2 Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions. The administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply to: 1. Conditions and operations arising after the adoption of this code. 2. Existing conditions and operations. 102.3 Change of use or occupancy. No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with the requirements of this code and the Building Code. Subject to the approval of the building official, the use or occupancy of an existing structure maybe changed and the structure allowed to be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this code and the Building Code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. 102.4 Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the Building Code, and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the Building Code, shall be made in accordance therewith. 102.5 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified as historic buildings when such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. Fire protection in designated historic buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with an approved fire protection plan. 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. 102.7 Subjects not regulated by this code. Where no applicable standards or requirements are set forth in this code, or are contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted by the jurisdiction, compliance with ORDINANCE NO. 2007-023 3