Chapter 9 — POST-DISASTER — Hidden Hills Municipal Code

SECTION 901 - POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS AND SECURITY

901.1 Scope. This chapter establishes standard 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 placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

901.2 Application of Provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures, of all occupancies, regulated by the County of Ventura following each natural or man-made disaster.

901.3 Definitions.

901.3.1 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.

901.4 Placards. The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition of buildings or structures following a disaster:

901.4.1 (GREEN) INSPECTED - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED. Posted on any building or structure where no apparent hazard has been found. Placement of this placard does not mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

901.4.2 (YELLOW) RESTRICTED OR LIMITED ENTRY. Posted on each damaged building or structure where damage has created a hazardous condition which justifies restricted occupancy. The Building Official who posts this placard will note in general terms the hazard created and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on occupancy.

901.4.3 (RED) UNSAFE - DO NOT ENTER OR OCCUPY. Posted on each damaged building or structure such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life or health. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may be entered only after authorization in writing by the Building Official. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard shall not be used or considered as a demolition order. The official who posts this placard shall note in general terms damage encountered.

901.4.4 Removal of Placards. Once the placard has been attached to a building or structure, it shall not be removed, altered or covered until authorized by the Building Official.

(Ord. No. 361, § 8, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 8, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 8, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 8, 11-10-25)