The building official may adopt rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the city council in the interest of public safety, health and general welfare, to implement the provisions of this title and to secure the intent thereof; but no such rules shall have the effect of waiving technical provisions specifically provided in the International Building Code or of violating accepted engineering practice involving public safety. (Ord. No. 2008-15, 12-16-08; Ord. No. 2008-15, 5-19-09. 1976 Code § 7-1-4)