A. The placards described in this Section are hereby adopted as the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of building or structures.
B. At the top of each placard, the words “DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM, CITY OF CULVER CITY BUILDING DIVISION,” the official City Seal, address and telephone number of the Building Division, and at the bottom of each placard the words “DO NOT REMOVE, ALTER OR COVER THIS PLACARD UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY” shall appear.
C. In addition to the information set forth in Subsection B., the placards shall additionally provide one of the three (3) following descriptions:
1. “INSPECTED—Lawful Occupancy Permitted” is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. Posting of this placard does not intend to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
2. “RESTRICTED USE” is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged, wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will:
a. Note in general terms the type of damage encountered; and
b. 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 such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety.
a. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance, except as authorized in writing by the Building Division.
b. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order or permit.
c. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.
D. 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 department or upon written notification from the Building Division.
E. 1. No person shall post or attach any facsimile placards on any building.
2. No person shall use any facsimile placards for advertisement.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see § 15.02.005