Chapter 16.03
SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
Sections:
16.03.020 Application of provisions.
16.03.040 Safety assessment placards.
16.03.010 Intent.
This chapter establishes standard safety assessment 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 safety assessment placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. [Ord. 20-2013 § 1].
16.03.020 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city of Rancho Cordova. The city council may extend the provisions as necessary. [Ord. 20-2013 § 1].
16.03.030 Definitions.
“Safety assessment” is a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued use or occupancy. [Ord. 20-2013 § 1].
16.03.040 Safety assessment placards.
A. The following are descriptions of the official jurisdiction safety assessment placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. Copies of actual safety assessment placards are attached at the end of this section.
1. “INSPECTED – Lawful Occupancy Permitted” is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This safety assessment 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 safety assessment 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 safety assessment 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 safety assessment placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this safety assessment placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.
B. This municipal code section, the name of the jurisdiction, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each safety assessment placard.
C. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a safety assessment placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by the building official, or an authorized representative of the building official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a safety assessment placard unless authorized pursuant to this section.
[Ord. 20-2013 § 1].