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.
(Ord. 1708 § 1, 2005)
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings
and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city of San Bruno.
The city council may extend the provisions as necessary.
(Ord. 1708 § 1, 2005)
means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building
or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued
occupancy.
(Ord. 1708 § 1, 2005)
A.
The
following is verbal description 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 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. Buildings or structures posted with
this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as
authorized in writing by the building official, or his or her authorized
representative. 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.
B.
This
chapter number, 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 building official. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to alter, cover or deface a placard pursuant to this section.
(Ord. 1708 § 1, 2005)
