Richmond Commercial Building Closed for Repairs
04 Febrary 2005
A no occupancy order has been issued to the owner of 6280 No. 3 Road after a sinkhole on January 21 caused the building to be unsafe. The State of Local Emergency to ensure public safety on the premise has expired, with no need to extend the declaration.
Five businesses in the building remain closed after a sinkhole appeared in the rear parking lot next to the commercial building. Under the Emergency Program Act, the City issued a declaration of a State of Local Emergency effective January 21 to 28, which grants the Fire Chief and Police Chief legal authority to evacuate and control access to the premise. The City’s Building Approvals staff has since issued a no occupancy order until repairs to the building and perimeter are completed and approved.
“It is our commitment to assist these business owners in re-opening as early as possible, while ensuring our standards for public safety are met,” says John Irving, Manager of Building Approvals. “The building and parking lot are repairable, and we are working with the property owner to minimize the length of the closure. Opportunities exist to re-open businesses in phases beginning early next week.”
