A "dangerous building" is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under any of the following provisions:
A. Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic.
B. Whenever the walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit is so warped, worn, loose, torn, or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic.
C. Whenever the stress in any materials, member, or portion thereof, due to all dead and live loads, is more than one and one-half (11/2) times the working stress or stresses allowed by the uniform building code (1994 edition) for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, or location.
D. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other 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 uniform building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, or location.
E. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.
F. Whenever 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 (1/2) of that specified in the uniform building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, or location without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the uniform building code for such buildings.
G. Whenever any portion thereof has wracked, 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.
H. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; the deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse.
I. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
J. Whenever 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 (1/3) of the base.
K. Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows thirty three percent (33%) or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, of fifty percent (50%) damage or deterioration of its nonsupporting members, enclosing or outside walls, or coverings.
L. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children; a harbor for vagrants, criminals, or immoral persons; or as to enable persons to resort thereof for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts.
M. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air, or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the town agent, agents of Elbert County or the state of Colorado health officer or caseworker to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, or in such a condition that its likely to cause sickness, disease, or injury to occupants or others.
N. Whenever any building or structure, 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, as determined by the town fire marshal, or appropriate county or state officials, to be a fire hazard.
O. Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or by state statute or by town ordinance or code.
P. Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six (6) months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or safety hazard to the public. (Ord. 246, 10-5-2004)