Chapter 15.12
POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS AND STANDARD FOR REPAIR OF DAMAGED STRUCTURES
Sections:
15.12.030 Application of Provisions.
15.12.010 Adoption of Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Placards and Standard for Repair of Damaged Structures.
The City Council adopts and incorporates by reference, as though set forth in full in this section, the Disaster Safety Assessment Placards and Standard for Repair of Damaged Structures. (Ord. 2011-5 § 7 (part), 2011)
15.12.020 Purpose and Intent.
This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy after any natural or manmade disaster. This chapter further authorizes the Community Development Department representative to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. This chapter also provides a defined level of repair for buildings damaged by a natural or manmade disaster where a formal state of emergency has been proclaimed by the City Council. (Ord. 2013-11 § 95, 2013: Ord. 2011-5 § 7 (part), 2011)
15.12.030 Application of Provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable, following each natural or manmade disaster, to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Newport Beach. (Ord. 2011-5 § 7 (part), 2011)
15.12.040 Definitions.
“Damage ratio” is the estimated value of repairs required to restore the structural members to the estimated replacement value of the building or structure.
“Safety assessment” is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy following a natural or manmade disaster. (Ord. 2011-5 § 7 (part), 2011)
15.12.050 Placards.
A. The following are descriptions of the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.
1. INSPECTED – Lawful Occupancy Permitted (green in color) 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 – (yellow in color) 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 (red in color) 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 except as authorized in writing by the Building Department. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings. 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. The number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the name of the department, its address, and phone number shall be listed on 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 Community Development Department or upon written notification from the department. (Ord. 2013-11 § 96, 2013; Ord. 2011-5 § 7 (part), 2011)
15.12.060 Structural Repairs.
Structural repairs shall comply with Chapter 34 of the California Building Code or added Section 3401.3.1. (Ord. 2011-5 § 7 (part), 2011)