For the purpose of this chapter the term "dangerous building" means any building or structure that has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafter described, provided that such conditions or defects endanger the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the buildings or structures:
A.
When a door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic;
B.
When the stress in any materials, member or portion thereof, due to all dead and live loads, is more than 1½ times the working stress or stresses allowed in State Building Code, for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location;
C.
When any portion the building has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind and flood, or be any other cause, to such an extent that the structural strength or stability of the building is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the State Building Code, for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location;
D.
When any portion of member or appurtenance of the building is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
E.
When any portion of the building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of 1/2 of that specified in the State Building Code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the State Building Code for such buildings;
F.
When any portion of the building has wracked, warped, buckled or settled to an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to winds or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new construction:
G.
When the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (1) dilapidation, deterioration or decay; (2) faulty construction; (3) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; (4) the deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or (5) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse;
H.
When, for any reason, the building or structure or any portion thereof is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used;
I.
When an exterior wall or other vertical structural member lists, leans or buckles to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base;
J.
When the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (1) an attractive nuisance to children; (2) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or as to (3) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts;
K.
When a building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to the building or structure provided by the building regulations of the City, as specified in the State Building Code, Volume I, or State Building Code, Volume III, Housing, or of any law or ordinance of this State or City relating to the condition, location or structure of buildings;
L.
When a building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than 50%, or in any supporting part, member of portion less than 66% of the (1) strength; (2) fire resisting qualities or characteristics; or (3) weather resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location;
M.
When a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the County Health Department to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease;
N.
When a building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire resistant construction, faulty electrical wiring, gas connection or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined by the Fire Marshal to be a fire hazard;
O.
When a building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance;
P.
When a portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure, or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of 6 months so as to constitute an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.
(Ord. 2010-04 §1; Ord. 2010-15 §1)