Title 23, Title 23 and Safety

In this code: (1) The titles and headings of chapters shall be deemed to be a part of those chapters; provided, however, that the titles and heading of sections shall not be considered a part thereof. (2) Where in this code such terms as “proper”, “adequate”, “sufficient”, “ample…

The terms used in NFPA 1 (Uniform Fire Code), in NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and in such other national codes as are authorized for adoption by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review shall be given the definitions established in those codes unless another meaning is prov…

(a) All regulations contained in this code apply to all structures unless specifically exempted. Prior to a building permit, other than a foundation permit, being issued, all plans for buildings regulated under this code shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction. Th…

(a) No building shall be constructed for, used for, or converted to, any occupancy regulated by the code, and no addition shall be made to a building except in accordance with the applicable provisions of the code or the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing building…

Notwithstanding any statute, rule, or regulation to the contrary, any provision of the code applicable to any public school building which requires compliance by a date certain shall be extended to a date no earlier than January 1, 2011.