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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. (j) Whenever the building 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. (k) 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 purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts. (1) 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 UBC or Salem Housing Code, or of any law or ordinance of the state or city relating to the condition, location, or structure of buildings. (m) Whenever any building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any nonsup- porting part, member, or portion, less than 50 percent, or in any support- ing 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. (n) Whenever any building or structure, because of obsoles- cence,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 fire marshal to be a fire hazard. (o) 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. (p) 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 30 days so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public. (q) Whenever any building or structure has been removed from its foundation and has, for a period of more than 90 days, remained unattached to a permanent foundation meeting the requirements of this chapter. Page 10 of 10: Enforcement Order to Abate