The purpose of the IBC is to provide minimum building and construction standards to safeguard the public’s health, safety and welfare and to protect property through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, location, maintenance, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. (Ord. M-3660 §7, 2004)