For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. Any building or structure which endangers the life, health, property, or safety of the public or its occupants by reason of any or all of the following conditions or defects:
(1) Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit of insufficient width, size or arrangement to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic.
(2) The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit is warped, worn, loose, torn, or otherwise unsafe and inadequate as means of exit in case of fire or panic.
(3) The stress in any materials, member, or portion thereof due to all dead and live loads, is more than one and one-half times the working stress or stresses allowed in the building code for new buildings or structures of similar structure, purpose, or location.
(4) Any portion has been damaged by any cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe, and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for new buildings or structures of similar structure, purpose, or location.
(5) Any portion or member or appurtenance is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and potentially injure persons or damage property.
(6) Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance, or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached, or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one-half of that specified in the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, or location without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the building code for such buildings or structures.
(7) Any portion has racked, warped, buckled, or settled to such an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to winds or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new construction.
(8) The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is likely to collapse partially or completely because of:
(a) Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay;
(b) Faulty construction;
(c) The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building;
(d) The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation; or
(e) Any other cause.
(9) For any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
(10) The exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean, or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base.
(11) The building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows 33% or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or 50% damage or deterioration of its nonsupporting members, enclosings, or outside walls or coverings.
(12) The building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become:
(a) An attractive nuisance to children;
(b) A harbor for vagrants or criminals; or
(c) Enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful acts.
(13) Any building or structure has been constructed, exists, or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition of the building code, or any law or ordinance relating to the condition, location, or structure of such building or structure.
(14) Any building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any nonsupporting part, member, or portion less than 50%, or in any supporting part, member, or portion less than 66% of the:
(a) Strength;
(b) Fire-resisting qualities or characteristics; or
(c) Weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height, and occupancy in the same location.
(15) Any building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, is determined by the Health Officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction, or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise.
(16) Any building or structure is determined by the Fire Marshal to be a fire hazard because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus, or other cause.
(17) Any building or structure is in such condition as to constitute a public nuisance.
(18) Any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure.
(19) Any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months.
(Prior Code, § 6-13-11)