Chapter 15.34
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL’S ATC-20 SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
Sections:
15.34.020 Application of provisions.
15.34.010 Intent.
This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. This chapter further authorizes the Building Official and his/her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
(Ord. 2022-07, Added, 11/15/2022)
15.34.020 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Galt. The Council may extend the provisions as necessary.
(Ord. 2022-07, Added, 11/15/2022)
15.34.030 Definitions.
“Safety assessment” is a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.
(Ord. 2022-07, Added, 11/15/2022)
15.34.040 Placards.
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.
1. INSPECTED – Lawful Occupancy Permitted (Green) 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) 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 on the placard 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) 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/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 on the placard in general terms the type of damage encountered.
B. The number of the ordinance adopting this chapter, along with the address and phone number of the Building Division of the City’s Community Development Department, 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, including deputized safety assessment evaluators. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to alter, remove, cover, or deface a posted placard unless authorized to do so pursuant to this section.
(Ord. 2022-07, Added, 11/15/2022)