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nonsupporting part, member or portion less than 50 percent, or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66 percent of the (i) strength, (ii) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics, or (iii) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required bylaw in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height, and occupancy in the same location. (15) 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 building official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation, or in such a condition that it is likely to cause sickness or disease. (16) 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, is determined by the building official to be a fire hazard. (17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance. These conditions include, but are not limited to, broken windows, lack of maintenance, abandonment, violation of land use laws or otherwise determined by the building official to be contrary to the ordinances of the city. (18) Whenever any portion of a structure or building, including any foundation, 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 an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public. Section 7-5-245: RECORDATION OF NOTICE AND ORDER. If compliance is not had with the order within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building official shall file in the Office of the County Recorder for the County of Alameda a certificate describing the property and certifying {i) that the building is a dangerous building and (ii) that the owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as a dangerous building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a new certificate with the county recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no longer dangerous, whichever is appropriate. Section 7-5-250: REPAIR, VACATION AND DEMOLITION. The following standards shall be followed by the building official (and by the Board of Appeals if an appeal is taken) in ordering the repair, vacation or demolition of any dangerous building or structure. Any order to demolish, rendered pursuant to this Section, shall not indicate an alternative permission to repair. Except in -5-