Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 18 — Building Codes and Regulations›Chapter 18.37 — POST-DISASTER RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
Fountain Valley Municipal Code Art. 2 Post Disaster Abatement
Fountain Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fountain Valley
Cite as: Fountain Valley Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 18.37.110. Intent.¶
This article establishes abatement criteria for all buildings and structures damaged as a result following each natural or man-made disaster.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
§ 18.37.120. Application of provisions.¶
The provisions of this article are applicable to all buildings and structures regulated by the city.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
§ 18.37.130. Definitions.¶
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions apply:
"Event"
means any occurrence, which results in the declaration of a disaster, including, but not limited to, fires, debris flows, landslides, wind storms, earthquakes, explosions, and floods.
"Safety assessment"
is a visual examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether continued use or occupancy is appropriate following a natural or man-made disaster.
(Ord. 1593 § 2, 2022)
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