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CHAPTER 1 <br />ADMINISTRATION <br />SECTION 101 <br />GENERAL <br />101.1 Title. <br />These regulations shall be known as the City of San Leandro Building Code, hereinafter referred <br />to as "this Code." <br />101.2 Scope. <br />The provisions of this Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, movement, <br />enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal <br />and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances or systems connected or <br />attached to such buildings or structures. <br />101.2.1 Appendices. <br />Provisions in the appendices can be approved for use by the Building Official. <br />101.3 Purpose and Intent. <br />The purpose of this Code is to establish minimum standards to safeguard public health, safety, <br />and general welfare by regulating the design, structural strength, means of egress facilities, <br />stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, construction, installation, quality of materials, <br />use, occupancy, location, energy conservation and maintenance of all buildings, structures, and <br />certain equipment as specifically set forth herein and safety to life and property from fire and <br />other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and <br />emergency responders during emergency operations. Consistent with this purpose, the provisions <br />of this Code are intended and always have been intended to confer a benefit on the community as <br />a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person. <br />This Code shall not be construed to hold the City of San Leandro or any officer, employee or <br />agent thereof responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of any inspection <br />authorized herein or by reason of the issuance or non -issuance of any permit authorized herein, <br />and/or for any action or omission in connection with the application and/or enforcement of this <br />Code. By adopting the provisions of this Code, the City does not intend to impose on itself, its <br />employees or agents any mandatory duties of care toward persons and property within its <br />jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages. <br />This Section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such was <br />not the purpose and intent of previous Code adoptions. <br />101.4 Referenced Codes. <br />ORDINANCE NO. 2016-014 2 <br />