16.08.240 Substandard buildings.
A. In reaching a judgment that a building or premises is substandard, the director and the hearing examiner shall be guided by such factors as:
1. Structural unsoundness;
2. Improper sanitation;
3. Improper safety;
4. Improper weatherproofing;
5. Defective or hazardous wiring, including wiring which:
a. Did not conform with law applicable at the time of installation; or
b. Has not been maintained in good condition; or
c. Is not being used in a safe manner;
6. Defective or hazardous plumbing, including plumbing which:
a. Did not conform with law applicable at the time of installation; or
b. Has not been maintained in good condition; or
c. Is not being used in a safe manner;
7. Defective or hazardous heating or ventilating equipment, including equipment, vents and piping which:
a. Did not conform with law applicable at the time of installation; or
b. Has not been maintained in good and safe condition;
8. Fire hazard, including any building, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste or debris, or vegetation which may cause fire or explosion or provide ready fuel to augment the spread or intensity thereof;
9. Nuisance.
B. Upon a finding by the director or hearing examiner that a building or premises is substandard, the director or hearing examiner shall order the building or premises repaired, cleaned, cleared or otherwise brought into compliance with current codes, and may order the property vacated and secured as completely as possible pending such repair or other action. (Ord. 3006 § 8 (Exh. H), 2013; Ord. 2012 § 1, 1994)