CHAPTER 22.
SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
Sections:
8-22.03 Application of Provisions
8-22.01 Definitions.
(a) “Building Official” means the individual described in Chapter 12 of Title 8 of the Emeryville Municipal Code.
(b) “Safety assessment” means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 10-019, eff. Jan. 20, 2011; Sec. 4 (part), Ord. 16-008, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. Formerly 8-21.01)
8-22.02 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 representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 10-019, eff. Jan. 20, 2011; Sec. 4 (part), Ord. 16-008, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. Formerly 8-21.02)
8-22.03 Application of Provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Emeryville.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 10-019, eff. Jan. 20, 2011; Sec. 4 (part), Ord. 16-008, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. Formerly 8-21.03)
8-22.04 Placards.
The following official placards are hereby adopted to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures following a natural or manmade disaster. The words “Emeryville Municipal Code Section 8-22.04, City of Emeryville, 1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608,” telephone number, authorized designee and City logo shall appear on each placard. Once the placard has been attached to a building or structure, it 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 section. The placards are illustrated in Figures 8-22.04(a), 8-22.04(b), and 8-22.04(c).
(a) “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. This placard is illustrated in Figure 8-22.04(a).
(b) “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. This placard is illustrated in Figure 8-22.04(b).
(c) “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. 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. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is illustrated in Figure 8-22.04(c).
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 10-019, eff. Jan. 20, 2011; Sec. 4 (part), Ord. 16-008, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. Formerly 8-21.04)
8-22.05 Enforcement.
Once a placard is attached to a building or structure, unauthorized removal, covering or alteration of any posted placards shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Emeryville Municipal Code.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 10-019, eff. Jan. 20, 2011; Sec. 4 (part), Ord. 16-008, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. Formerly 8-21.05)