Chapter 15.60
POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS1
Sections:
15.60.020 Application of provisions.
15.60.050 Repealed.
15.60.060 Repealed.
15.60.010 Intent.
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 representative(s) to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. (Ord. 334 § 1, 2008)
15.60.020 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city of Highland. The council may extend the provisions as necessary. (Ord. 334 § 1, 2008)
15.60.030 Definitions.
“Safety assessment” is a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition of continued occupancy. (Ord. 334 § 1, 2008)
15.60.040 Placards.
A. The following are written descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures:
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. 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. Copies of the placards described in subsection A of this section are on file in the building and safety department and in the city clerk’s office.
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 shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover, or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 334 § 1, 2008)
15.60.050 Penalties.
Repealed by Ord. 370. (Ord. 334 § 1, 2008)
15.60.060 General penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 370. (Ord. 334 § 1, 2008)
Code reviser’s note: This chapter was added by Ord. 334 as Chapter 15.56. It has been renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.