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gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base. "'(10) Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows thirty-three per cent (33%) or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or fifty per cent (50%) damage or deterioration of its nonsupporting members, enclosing outside walls or coverings. "'(11) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (i) an attractive nuisance to children; (ii) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or as to (iii) enable persons to resort thereto for the pur- pose of committing unlawful or immoral acts. 111(12) Whenever any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the building regulations of this City, as specified in the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, or of any law or ordinance of this State or City relating to the condition, location or structure of buildings. 111(13) Whenever any building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any non -supporting part, member or portion, less than fifty per cent (50%), or in any supporting part, member, or portion less than sixty-six per cent (66%) 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. "'(14) 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 Health Officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease. "'(15) Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire - resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connection or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined by the Fire Marshal to be a fire hazard. "'(16) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence. "'(17) Whenever any portion of a building or structure 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 -3-