A-102.1 General: The provisions of this code shall apply to matters of administration common to the technical codes as set forth in Section A-101.0. Administrative provisions which are unique to one of the technical codes will be set forth in the administrative provisions of such code. Terms used in this code shall be as defined by the technical codes unless defined herein.
A-102.2 Conflicting provisions: Whenever conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this code, the technical codes and any other applicable codes or laws, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

A-102.3 Referenced standards: The standards referenced in any of the technical codes shall be considered part of the requirements of such code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of a technical code and the referenced standards, the provisions of the code shall apply. The department is authorized by regulation to update the edition of standards referenced by the technical codes as necessary to maintain current technical provisions.

A-102.4 Authority: Nothing in this code or in any of the technical codes shall be construed as conferring or attempting to confer upon any officer, department, board or commission of the City, the power of eminent domain. All actions by any officer, department, board or commission pursuant to this code or any of the technical codes shall be deemed to be in the exercise of the police power.