§ 48-49-40 applies to buildings that existed upon the effective date of this chapter as follows:

(1) No reconstruction, alteration, or expansion may aggravate or intensify a violation by an existing building or structure that did not comply with § 48-49-40 upon its effective date.

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(2) No reconstruction, alteration, or expansion may cause or create a violation by an existing building or structure that did comply with § 48-49-40 upon its effective date.