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)