§ 18.05

This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy after any natural or man-made disaster. The chapter further authorizes the division of building and safety and the department of public works, as well as authorized representatives of those departments, to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

The provisions of this chapter are applicable, following each natural or man-made disaster, to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Campbell. The council may extend the provisions as necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the community.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

For the purpose of this chapter: "Safety assessment" means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy following a natural or manmade disaster.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

(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. Copies of actual placards are set out at the end of this section as Exhibit 18.05.040.

(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 department that posted the building, upon establishment of suitable conditions necessary to ensure a reasonable level of safety. 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)

The number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the name of the department, its address and phone number 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 department or upon written notification from the department.

Exhibit 18.05.040

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(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

Chapter 18.06 - POST-DISASTER DEMOLITION

18.06.010 - Intent.

This chapter established demolition criteria for all buildings and structures damaged, as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the city council, to the degree where demolition is a viable alternative to repair.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)