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Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which are nonstructural and do not adversely affect a structural member or a part of the building or structure having required fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed, subject to approval by the Building and Safety Official. Installation or replacement of glass shall be as required for new installations. Minor additions, alterations and repairs to existing building service equipment installations may be made in accordance with the technical code in effect at the time the original installation was made, subject to approval of the Building and Safety Official, and provided such additions, alterations and repairs will not cause the existing building service equipment to become unsafe, insanitary or overloaded. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which are nonstructural and do not adversely affect a structural member or a part of the building or structure having required fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed, subject to approval by the Building and Safety Official. Installation or replacement of glass shall be as required for new installations. Minor additions, alterations and repairs to existing building service equipment installations may be made in accordance with the technical code in effect at the time the original installation was made, subject to approval of the Building and Safety Official, and provided such additions, alterations and repairs will not cause the existing building service equipment to become unsafe, insanitary or overloaded. 102A.3 Existing Installations. Building service equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of the technical codes may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created by such building service equipment. 102A.4 Existing Occupancy. Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of the Building Code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if the use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of the Building Code, and provided continued use is not dangerous to life, health and safety. A change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of Section 309A of this code and Section 3406 of the Building Code. 102A.4.1 Installation of Smoke Detectors. No residential property may be sold or traded in the City of Pleasanton unless and until the seller installs or provides for the installation of smoke detectors in accordance with Section 907.2.10.1.2. This requirement may be met by the seller placing in an escrow account, for the use of the buyer, sufficient funds to pay for said installation. 102A.5 Maintenance. Buildings, structures and building and/or property service equipment, existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by the technical codes shall be maintained in conformance with the technical code under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of