Buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been
damaged as the result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, must
be repaired in accordance with the following criteria.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent
of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion may
be restored to the pre-disaster condition; except that when the damaged
elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system must
be repaired with all bracing required by current code.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent
but less than fifty percent of the replacement value of the structure,
the damaged elements must be repaired and brought into con-formance
with the structural requirements of the current code.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent or more
of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure must
be brought into conformance with the fire and life safety and structural
requirements of the current code.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
In Group R, Division 3, occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys may be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys must be repaired in accordance with Article 6 of this chapter.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
