(a) The following language must be used to indicate the condition of a building or structure for continued occupancy.
(1) INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure when no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building structures.
(2) RESTRICTED USE is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged when the damage has resulted in some form of restriction on continued occupancy. The Building Official will note in general terms the type of damage seen and 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 to the extent 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 Building Official. 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) In addition to the language set out above, each placard shall have the following information:
CANYON LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 8
31516 Railroad Canyon Road,
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
(951) 244-2955
Forms of the placards described above are on file in the Building and Safety Department and in the City Clerk's office.
(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 Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover, or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this Chapter.
(Ord. 119, passed 6-3-2009)