If the extent of damage to a portion of a building or structure cannot be ascertained
from visual inspection, the Director shall assume that the relative extent of damage
or deterioration identified in the observable portion of the building exists in the
unobserved portions; and
5.
Cost estimates for replacing or repairing the building, structure or portion thereof
shall include the same type and quality of materials as originally used in the structure.
If the building or structure is so damaged that the original materials cannot be determined,
repair costs shall be estimated using the materials identified under the applicable
building quality classification in the Square Foot Cost Estimating Method in the "Residential
Cost Handbook" by Marshall and Swift.
D.
If the Director finds that any of the following conditions exist, the Director shall
order that such conditions be eliminated and that the building be closed within a
time specified:
1.
The condition or conditions which cause the building or premises to be unsafe or unfit
for human habitation create a hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare that
would exist even if the building were vacated and closed to entry; or
2.
Building appendages, as defined in the Seattle Existing Building Code, are in a deteriorated
condition or are otherwise unable to sustain the design loads specified; or
3.
Part of the building or premises or equipment intended to assist in extinguishing
a fire, to prevent the origin or spread of fire, or to safeguard life or property
from fire is in an unsafe or unusable condition.
(Ord. 126278, § 18, 2021 [cross-reference correction]; Ord. 125399, § 2, 2017; Ord. 117861, § 5, 1995; Ord. 116420, § 2, 1992; Ord. 113545, § 6, 1987.)