Issuance of a residential compliance certificate shall not be used or relied upon by any person including, but not limited to, any owner, tenant, buyer, agent or occupant, for any of the following:
A. As evidence or proof that the improvements or any portion thereof comply with any building, safety, zoning or other laws or ordinances.
B. To meet any of the disclosure obligations of the laws of the state with respect to the construction, use, occupancy or transfer of real property, including, but not limited to, the provisions of article 1.5, chapter 2, title 4, part 4 of division 2 of the California Civil Code (section 1102 et seq.).
C. As evidence or proof that the property or structures are safe or free from hazards or code violations.
D. As evidence or proof in connection with any claims or actions against the city for failure to identify violations.
E. As a defense to a challenge by the city or any person to the legality of any construction or use of property.
F. To prevent enforcement of other provisions of this code or state law. (Ord. 944, 1-10-1990; amd. Ord. 097-1114, 10-8-1997)