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(7) Whenever any portion thereof has cracked, 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. (8) Whenever the building, premises or structure, or any portion thereof. because of (i) dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (ii) faulty construction; (iii) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building, premises or structure; (iv) the deterioration, decay. or inadequacy of its foundation; or (v) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse. (9) Whenever, for any reason, the building. premises or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. (10) 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 of the base. (1 I) Whenever the building, premises or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or 50 percent damage or deterioration of its nonsupporting members, enclosing or outside walls, or coverings. (12) Whenever the building, premises or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to (i) become an attractive nuisance to children or a harbor for vagrants. criminals, or immoral persons; (ii) or as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts; or (iii) is vacant and accessible to the public or passers -by. (13) Whenever any building, premises or structure has been constructed, exists, or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building, premises or structure provided by the building regulations of this city, as specified in the Building Code or Housing Code, or of any law or ordinance of this state or city relating to the condition, location, or structure of buildings. (14) Whenever any building, premises or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any 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 by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height, and occupancy in the same location. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -014 4