The provisions of this Code shall apply to the construction, addition, alteration, moving, repair and use of any building, structure, parcel of land or sign within a jurisdiction, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles and public utilities unless specifically mentioned in this Code.

Where, in any specific case, different Sections of this Code specify different requirements, the more restrictive shall govern. Where there is conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

In fulfilling these purposes, this Chapter is intended to benefit the public as a whole and not any specific person or class of persons. Although, through the implementation, administration and enforcement of this Code, benefits and detriments will be enjoyed and suffered by specific individuals, such is merely a by-product of the overall benefit to the whole community. Therefore, unintentional breaches of the obligations of administration and enforcement imposed on the jurisdiction and enforcement hereby shall not be enforceable in tort.

If any portion of this Code is held invalid for any reason, the remaining herein shall not be affected.