The provisions of the fire code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or Snohomish County as historic buildings when such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. Fire protection in designated historic buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with an approved fire protection plan. (Added by Ord. 07-087, Sept. 5, 2007, Eff date Sept. 21, 2007; Amended by Amended Ord. 11-024, Aug. 3, 2011, Eff date Aug. 18, 2011; Amended by Amended Ord. 14-059, Aug. 27, 2014, Eff date Sept. 13, 2014).