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10-9 POST-DISASTER PLACARDS.

Danville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Danville

10-9.1 Intent.

This section establishes standard placards to be used to specify the condition of a building or structure for continued occupancy after a natural or man-made disaster. This section 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.

(Ord. 2009-03, § 1)

10-9.2 Application of Provisions.

The provisions of this section are applicable, following each event as defined herein, to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the Town.

(Ord. 2009-03, § 1)

10-9.3 Definitions.

For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

a. Event. Any natural or human created occurrence which results in a disaster declaration by a governmental entity, including the Danville Town Council, the Governor of the State of California and the President of the United States, authorized to issue such a declaration and shall include earthquakes and after shocks, wind storms, fires, floods, hazardous materials incidents and other occurrences resulting in a disaster declaration.

b. Safety assessment. A visual, nondestructive evaluation of a building or structure for the purposes of determining the condition for continued occupancy following a natural or human created disaster.

(Ord. 2009-03, § 1)

10-9.4 Placards.

a. The following are general descriptions of the official Town of Danville placards established by this section to be used to designate the conditions for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. The actual placards shall be in a form approved by the Chief Building Official and substantially similar to those incorporated in this chapter as Exhibits 1, 2 and 3.

  1. INSPECTED - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED (GREEN) placard is to be posted on each building or structure wherein no apparent structural or other serious hazard has been found. This placard does not indicate that there is no damage to the building.

  2. RESTRICTED USE (YELLOW) placard is to be posted on each building or structure that is damaged to the extent that restrictions on continued occupancy are required. The individual or individuals authorized to post this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will note the restrictions on continued occupancy.

  3. UNSAFE - DO NOT ENTER OR OCCUPY (RED) placard is to be posted on each building or structure that is damaged to the extent that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be occupied or entered under any circumstances except as authorized in writing by the department that posted the building. Safety assessment individuals or teams may be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual or individuals authorized to post this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.

b. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered except by an authorized representative of the Town of Danville or upon written notification from the Building Division.

c. Unlawful removing or altering of any posted placard shall be punishable by law as described in Government Code Section 36901.

d. Other placards: From time to time, the above placards will need to be modified or new ones developed. The Chief Building Official may authorize the modification or development of new placards consistent with extent of this chapter.

(Ord. 2009-03, § 1)

10-9.5 Enforcing Agency.

The Building Division shall administer and enforce the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 2009-03, § 1)

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▸ Contents — Danville Zoning Code
Danville Zoning Code
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Part 1 — GENERAL
  7. Part 2 — CARDROOM LICENSES
  8. Part 3 — CARDROOM RESTRICTIONS
  9. Part 5 — SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, CHANGE AND VARIANCE
  10. Part 1
  11. Part 2
  12. Part 3
  13. Part 4
  14. ▸ Part 1
    Overview
    1. 5-8 MASSAGE SERVICES.
    2. 5-9 SIDEWALK VENDORS.
    3. Chapter VI
    4. Chapter VII
    5. Chapter VIII
    6. Chapter IX
    7. ▸ Chapter X
      Overview
      1. 10-1 BUILDING CODE
      2. 10-2 RESIDENTIAL CODE
      3. 10-3 ELECTRICAL CODE
      4. 10-4 MECHANICAL CODE
      5. 10-5 PLUMBING CODE
      6. 10-6 FIRE CODE
      7. 10-7 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
      8. 10-13 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
      9. 10-14 ENERGY CODE
      10. 10-15 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
      11. 10-18 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
      12. 10-19 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
      13. 10-2 RESIDENTIAL CODE.
      14. 10-3 ELECTRICAL CODE.
      15. 10-4 MECHANICAL CODE.
      16. 10-5 PLUMBING CODE.
      17. 10-6 FIRE CODE.
      18. 10-7 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
      19. 10-8 VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE.
      20. 10-9 POST-DISASTER PLACARDS.
      21. 10-10 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING.
      22. 10-11 GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICES.
      23. 10-12 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS.
      24. 10-13 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
      25. 10-14 ENERGY CODE.
      26. 10-15 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE.
      27. 10-16 RECORDING NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE.
      28. 10-17 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
      29. 10-18 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE.
      30. 10-19 EXISTING BUILDING CODE.
      31. 10-20 CALIFORNIA WILD-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.
    8. Chapter XI
    9. Chapter XII
    10. Chapter XIII
    11. Chapter XIV
    12. Chapter XV
    13. Chapter XVI
    14. Chapter XVII
    15. Chapter XVIII
    16. Chapter XIX
    17. Chapter XX
    18. Chapter XXXI
  15. Division 1 — FORM AND CONTENTS
  16. Division 2 — SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
  17. Division 3 — CHECKING
  18. Division 4 — APPROVAL
  19. Division 1
  20. Division 3
  21. Division 4
  22. Division 1 — INTRODUCTION
  23. Division 2 — SPECIFIC USES AND DEFINITIONS
  24. Division 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  25. Division 4 — PARKING STANDARDS
  26. Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
  27. Division 1 — GENERAL
  28. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  29. Division 3 — CREDIT; EXEMPTIONS
  30. Division 4 — DISPOSITION OF FEES AND LAND
  31. Division 5 — PROCEDURES
  32. Division 1 — GENERAL
  33. Division 3 — ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS
  34. Division 1 — NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  35. Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  36. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  37. Division 2 — APPLICATIONS
  38. Division 3 — ADMINISTRATION
  39. Division 4 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  40. Division 5 — FLOOD HAZARD VARIANCE PROCEDURES
  41. Division 2
  42. Division 5
  43. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  44. Division 4
  45. Division 5
  46. Division 2
  47. Division 1
  48. Division 2

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