Buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as the result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
(A) When the estimated value of repair does not exceed 10% of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion may be restored to the pre-disaster condition; except that when the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system shall be repaired with all bracing required by current code.
(B) When the estimated value of repair is greater than 10% but less than 50% of the replace-ment value of the structure, the damaged elements shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current codes.
(C) When the estimated value of repair is 50% or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the fire and life safety and structural require-ments of the current applicable codes.
(D) In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys may be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys shall be repaired in accordance with § 150.129.
(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95) Penalty, see § 150.999