This chapter establishes standard safety assessment placards
to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued
occupancy. The chapter further authorizes the building official and
authorized representative to post an appropriate placard at each entry
point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
(Ord. 3149-19 § 2)
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings
and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city. The city
council may extend the provisions as necessary.
(Ord. 3149-19 § 2)
means a visual, non-destructive examination of a building
or structure by the building official or designee, for the purpose
of determining the conditions for continued occupancy.
(Ord. 3149-19 § 2)
(a)
The following descriptions shall be used to designate the conditions
for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.
(1)
INSPECTED – Lawful Occupancy Permitted shall be
posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural
hazard has been found. This placard shall not mean that there is no
damage to the building or structure.
(2)
RESTRICTED USE shall be posted on each building or structure
that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form
of restriction to the continued occupancy. The building official or
designee shall note in general terms the damage observed and shall
note the restrictions on continued occupancy.
(3)
UNSAFE – Do Not Enter or Occupy shall be posted
on each building or structure that has been damaged to such a degree
that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings
or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under
any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the building official,
or designee. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter
these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered
as a demolition order. The building official or designee shall note
in general terms the damage observed.
(b)
The ordinance number of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall
be affixed to the placard, and shall also include the contact name,
address and phone number of the building official or designee.
(c)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove,
cover or deface a placard unless authorized by the building official
or designee.
(Ord. 3149-19 § 2)
