This Chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate
the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The Chapter
further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized
representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point
to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
(Prior code § 1024; Ord. 1549 § 1, 2007)
The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to all buildings
and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Lompoc.
The Lompoc City Council may extend the provisions as necessary.
(Prior code § 1025; Ord. 1549 § 1, 2007)
As used in this Chapter: "safety assessment" is
a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for
the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.
(Prior code § 1026; Ord. 1549 § 1, 2007)
A.
The
following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards
to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings
or structures. Copies of actual placards are attached.
1.
Inspected - Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on
any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has
been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no
damage to the building or structure.
2.
RESTRICTED USE is to 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 individual who posts
this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered
and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued
occupancy.
3.
UNSAFE - Do Not Enter or Occupy is to be posted on each building
or structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses
a threat to life safety. 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 individual who posts this
placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.
4.
STOP WORK is to be posted on structures that are found to
be in violation of the Uniform Administrative Code 301.1 or Section
111 of the California Fire Code in that a building/structure is being
erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or improved without proper
permits. The individual who posts the placard will note the general
types of permits that are required.
B.
The
number of the ordinance codified in this Chapter, the name of the
jurisdiction, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed
to each placard.
C.
Once
it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not
to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative
of the Fire Marshal/Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard
unless authorized pursuant to this Section.
(Prior code § 1027; Ord. 1549 § 1, 2007)
