The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk of the city, is adopted, and each and every provisions set forth, with the exception of those amendments hereinafter appearing, is referred to and made a part thereof for all purposes as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. No. 2276 (NCS), § 6; Ord. No. 2353 (NCS), § 12.)