(A) The following are descriptions of the occupancy placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures:
(1) INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted (Green placard) is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
(2) RESTRICTED USE (Yellow placard) is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that some form of restriction for continued occupancy is warranted. The placard will state in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely indicate the restrictions on continued occupancy.
(3) UNSAFE - Do Not Enter or Occupy (Red placard) is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that entry or 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, or his or her authorized representative. 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 placard shall state in general terms the type of damage encountered.
(B) Each placard shall state that it is issued by the City of Corona pursuant to this chapter of the code and shall include the City's address and telephone number.
(C) Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard shall not be removed, altered, or covered unless authorized by the Building Official or his/her designee. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to alter, remove, cover, or deface a placard posted pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 3306 § 14 (part), 2019.)