Title 26 — Environmental Safety and Land Management

The Uniform Building Code, Short Form, 1964 Edition, Volume I, as approved by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted and shall have full force and effect of law in American Samoa, with the following exceptions: (a) Section 201 of the Uniform Buildin…

Each application to erect a building must be in writing and accompanied by a sketch showing the location of the proposed structure, its dimensions, structural details, the number, locations, and dimensions of its doors, windows and other openings for light and ventilation, its sa…

Each application must be accompanied by a minimum fee of $1. A larger fee may be charged in the case of business buildings where inspections are necessary, such fee to be reasonable in view of the service to be rendered. History: 1962, PL, 7-26.

Upon completion of each building, it must be inspected by a representative of the Department of Public Works to determine whether or not the plans have been followed and whether or not the building is safe for occupancy. History: 1962, PL, 7-26.

Any building or other structure erected or located on land owned by the Government of the United States or the government of American Samoa must be removed at the expense of the owner within 30 days after receipt of written notice therefor signed by the Governor. History: 1962, P…

If any building or other structure is considered to be in such a dilapidated condition as to be unsafe and dangerous, the owner shall tear down and remove the building within 30 days after receipt of written notice to do so signed by the Governor. History: 1962, PL, 7-26.

Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class C misdemeanor and any building erected in violation of this chapter must be removed or altered in accordance with the order of the Governor at the expense of the owner thereof. History: 1962, PL, 7-26; amd 19…