Except as otherwise provided, buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of a disaster shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
A. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion shall be restored to its pre-disaster condition, unless the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems.
B. Notwithstanding Subsection A.1. above, a suspended ceiling system which is damaged shall be repaired and all bracing required by the current CBC shall be installed.
C. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent (10%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, including all critical ties, supported elements and supporting elements associated with therewith, shall be repaired and brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current CBC.
D. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current CBC.
E. In Group R, Division 3 occupancies (single-family dwelling and duplex), the repair value of damaged chimneys shall be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see § 15.02.005