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. 7. Based on these Findings, it is further found that the Building is a nuisance as defined by Chapter 16 of the City Code. 8. The stress in certain materials, member or portion thereof, due to all dead and live loads, is more than one and one half times the working stress or stresses allowed in the Building Code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location. 9. A portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, floor or by any other cause, to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the Building Code for new buildings or similar structure, purpose or location. 10. Portions, members or appurtenances thereof is\are likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property . 11. . A portion of the Building, and certain members, appurtenances or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is\are not of sufficient strength or stability, or is\are not so anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one half of that specified in the Building Code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location without exceeding the working stresses permitted in the Building Code for such buildings. 12. The Building or a portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. 13. The Building has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirements or prohibitions applicable to Building provided by the building regulations of this jurisdiction, as specified in the Building Code or Housing Code, and of any other laws or ordinances of this state or jurisdiction relating to the condition, location or structure of buildings. 14. The Building which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion less than 50 percent, or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66 percent if 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. . 15. The Building 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, has been determined by the health officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.