Chapter 15.50
SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS

Sections:

   15.50.010   Intent.

   15.50.020   Application of provisions.

   15.50.030   Definitions.

   15.50.040   Placards.

15.50.010 Intent.

   This chapter establishes standard placards that are to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The chapter further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

(Ord. 324 § 1 (part), 2005)

15.50.020 Application of provisions.

   The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City Murrieta. The City Council may extend the provisions as necessary.

(Ord. 324 § 1 (part), 2005)

15.50.030 Definitions.

   Safety assessment is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for determining the condition of a structure for continued occupancy.

(Ord. 324 § 1 (part), 2005)

15.50.040 Placards.

   A.    The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. Copies of examples of the placards are attached.

      1.   INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure. When practical, this placard may be printed with a green background or on green paper for easy recognition.

      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 note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy. When practical, this placard may be printed with a yellow background or on yellow paper for easy recognition.

      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. 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 individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered. When practical, this placard may be printed with a red background or on red paper for easy recognition.

(Ord. 324 § 1 (part), 2005)