The following building code is created in order to provide minimum standards safeguarding life or limb, health, property and public welfare. This is accomplished by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city. (Ord. No. 2008-15, 12-16-08; Ord. No. 2008-15, 5-19-09. 1976 Code § 7-2-1)