Whenever a building or other structure, or part thereof on one side of a party wall is removed, existing party walls shall be maintained in a safe, weatherproof condition by and at the expense of the person, firm or corporation causing the building or other structure to be removed. Temporary or permanent bracing shall be provided as necessary for maintaining the stability of such party wall or adjoining building, whenever such stability is endangered by the removal of a building or other structure, or part thereof. Open beam holes in party walls exposed by removal of a building or other structure, or part thereof, shall be closed with approved masonry by and at the expense of a person, firm or corporation causing them to be exposed.
(Ord. 46-1989. Passed 3-20-89.)