The purpose of the residential code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. (Added by Amended Ord. 14-060, Aug. 27, 2014, Eff date Sept. 13, 2014).