10-5-1: DEFINITION:
All buildings or structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed "dangerous buildings":
   A.   Plumb Line: Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside of the middle one-third (1/3) of its base;
   B.   Damage Or Deterioration Of Supporting Members: Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show thirty three percent (33%) or more of damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members, or fifty percent (50%) of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or covering;
   C.   Improperly Distributed Loads: Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floor or roof or in which the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used;
   D.   Damage By Fire, Wind Or Other Causes: Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes so as to have become dangerous to life, safety, morals or the general health and welfare of the occupants or the people of the city;
   E.   Dilapidated, Decayed, Unsafe, Or Unsanitary: Those which have become or are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary, or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of those living therein;
   F.   Inadequate Light, Air And Sanitation Facilities: Those having light, air and sanitation facilities which are inadequate to protect the health, morals, safety or general welfare of human beings who may live therein; (1975 Code § 15.28.010)
   G.   Inadequate Egress: Those having inadequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of escape; (1975 Code § 15.28.010; amd. 2008 Code)
   H.   Attached Parts That May Fall: Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure members of the public or property;
   I.   Dangerous: Those which, because of their condition, are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of this city;
   J.   In Violation Of Building Code: Those buildings existing in violation of any provision of the building code of the city, or any provision of the fire prevention code, or other ordinances of this city. (1975 Code § 15.28.010)