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without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the Building Code for
<br />such buildings.
<br />(7) Whenever any portion thereof has cracked, warped, buckled, or settled to
<br />such an extent that walls or other structural portions have materially less
<br />resistance to winds or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new
<br />construction.
<br />(8) Whenever the building, premises or structure, or any portion thereof, because
<br />of (i) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (ii) faulty construction; (iii) the
<br />removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for
<br />the purpose of supporting such building, premises or structure; (iv) the
<br />deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation; or (v) any other cause,
<br />is likely to partially or completely collapse.
<br />(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building, premises or structure, or any portion
<br />thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
<br />(10) Whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or
<br />buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of
<br />gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base.
<br />(11) Whenever the building, premises or structure, exclusive of the foundation,
<br />shows 33 percent or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member
<br />or members, or 50 percent damage or deterioration of its nonsupporting
<br />members, enclosing or outside walls, or coverings.
<br />(12) Whenever the building, premises or structure has been so damaged by fire,
<br />wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to
<br />(i) become an attractive nuisance to children or a harbor for vagrants,
<br />criminals, or immoral persons; (ii) or as to enable persons to resort thereto for
<br />the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts; or (iii) is vacant and
<br />accessible to the public or passers-by.
<br />(13) Whenever any building, premises or structure has been constructed, exists, or
<br />is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition
<br />applicable to such building, premises or structure provided by the building
<br />regulations of this city, as specified in the Building Code or Housing Code, or
<br />of any law or ordinance of this state or city relating to the condition, location,
<br />or structure of buildings.
<br />(14) Whenever any building, premises or structure which, whether or not erected
<br />in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any
<br />nonsupporting part, member or portion less than 50 percent, or in any
<br />supporting part, member or portion less than 66 percent of the (i) strength, (ii)
<br />fire-resisting qualities or characteristics, or (iii) weather-resisting qualities or
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