SEC. 91.8805. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

(Amended by Ord. No. 171,939, Eff. 4/15/98.)

The owner of each building within the scope of this division shall cause a structural analysis to be made of the building by a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California, and if the building does not meet the minimum earthquake standards specified in this division, the owner shall cause it to be structurally altered to conform to such standards or cause the building to be demolished.

The owner of a building within the scope of this division shall comply with the requirements set forth above by submitting to the Department for review within the stated time limits:

1. Within 270 days after the service of the order, a structural analysis. Such analysis, which is subject to approval by the Department, shall demonstrate that the building meets the minimum requirements of this division, or

2. Within 270 days after the service of the order, the structural analysis and plans for the proposed structural alterations of the building necessary to comply with the minimum requirements of this division, or

3. Within 120 days after service of the order, plans for the installation of wall anchors in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 91.8808.3, or

4. Within 270 days after the service of the order, plans for the demolition of the building.

After plans are submitted and approved by the Department, the owner shall obtain a building permit, and commence and complete the required construction or demolition within the time limits set forth in Table No. 88-B. These time limits shall begin to run from the date the order is served in accordance with Sections 91.8806.1 and 91.8806.2.

Owners electing to comply with Item 3 are also required to comply with Items 2 and 4, provided, however, that the 270 day period provided for in Items 2 and 4 and the time limits for obtaining a building permit, commencing construction and completing construction for complete structural alterations or building demolition set forth in Table No. 88-B shall be extended in accordance with Table No. 88-C. Each such extended time limit, except the time limit for commencing construction, shall begin to run from the date the order is served in accordance with Section 91.8806.2. The time limit for commencing construction shall commence to run from the date the building permit is issued.