Office of the Chief Building Official
Planning Building & Transportation Department
Building Division / Code Enforcement
2263 Santa Clara Ave., Room 190
Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 747.6800
Hours: 7:30-5:00 Mon-Thur
DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026
TO: Abby Thorne-Lyman
Base Reuse & Economic Development Director
Alameda California 94501 (Served via email)
RE: Building 78 – Former WAVES Barracks
2300 Block of Sunrise Court / Rainbow Court
Alameda Point, Alameda, CA 94501
Case Number : # VB26-0009
DECLARATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING
AND NOTICE TO VACATE
Section 1.
The Building Official of the City of Alameda hereby declares the property known as Building 8 located on the 2300 Block of Sunrise Court / Rainbow Court, Alameda California 94501 as an unsafe Building in accordance with Section 116 of the California Building Code. You are hereby ORDERED to abate the code violations stated in the Investigation Inspection dated 09/17/2025 attached to this notice by complying with all required actions as described in said report. This notice is sent under the authority of section 116 of the California Building Code incorporated herein.
CBC SECTION 116
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
[A] 116.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or that constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official Exhibit 2
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NOTICE TO VACATE
Section 2.
The Building Official of the City of Alameda has further found this building to be unsafe and unfit for continued human occupancy. This building or structure must be vacated not later than Thursday September 17, 2025. Occupancy beyond such date is unlawful and constitutes an infraction, authorization to enter the structure is only permitted by the Chief Building Official to qualified personnel to conduct the required structural assessment, shoring or demolition. All others will be considered trespassing and will be subject to arrests to protect their safety. Notice is being emailed to the person in lawful control of the property and will be posted on the structure upon the due date to provide reasonable notification to all occupants and the public.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Section 3.
Administrative fees for all staff’s hours spent will be assessed in accordance with the adopted fees schedule and as deemed necessary by the Building Official. If the violations are not abated by the expiration of the specified time, or recurs after the expiration of such time, the owner will be subject to an administrative fine for each day following expiration of the deadline that violations reoccur or that violations are not corrected, in the amount of $100.00 (one hundred dollars).
APPEAL OF DECISION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
Section 4.
Any person served with a notice under Section 116 of the California Building Code may appeal the decision of the Building Official to the Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board (Board) by filing a written Application for Appeal Hearing with the Secretary of the Board within ten (10) days of service of the Building Official's determination under Section 116 of the California Building Code.
Thank you for your attention to this notice. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me by phone at 510-747-6820, via email at [email protected]
Respectfully,
_____________________
Oscar Davalos, CBO, CFM.
Chief Building Official.
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Code Enforcement Building Division
1 Investigation Inspection
DATE: 09/17/2026
Code Enforcement Case # VB26-0009
ADDRESS: 2300 Block of Sunrise Court / Rainbow Court
APN:
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Structure Fire at Building 78 – Former WAVES Barracks OWNER: City of Alameda
CONTACT PERSON: Director Abby Thorne-Lyman
CONTACT TELEPHONE: 510-747-6899
E-MAIL:
PERFORMED BY: Oscar Davalos, Chief Building Official & David Doyle, Plan Check Engineer.
FULL DESCRIPTION: Structure Fire at Building 78 – Former WAVES Barracks - Building Declared Unsafe.
Section 1. Case Chronology:
On September 17, 2026, an investigation inspection was conducted by the Chief Building Official and Plan Check Engineer at Building 78, located at Alameda Point in the 2300 block of Sunrise Court/Rainbow Court. The purpose of the inspection was to evaluate the extent of the fire damage, assess the resulting condition and stability of the structure, and determine whether the building presented an unsafe or dangerous condition requiring immediate corrective action.
Section 2. Inspection Findings:
The inspection was limited to the exterior of the structure due to the unsafe conditions present. Based on the conditions visible from the exterior, the following hazardous conditions and code violations were observed:
1. The structure has sustained substantial damage that has significantly compromised its structural integrity and stability. The observed conditions indicate that the building is unstable and presents an imminent danger of partial or complete collapse.
2. Due to the severity of the damage and the hazardous conditions observed, the structure is hereby deemed unsafe and dangerous.
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3. Entry into or occupancy of the structure is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Building Official for purposes of emergency response, investigation, stabilization, or demolition.
4. Due to the extent of the damage and the imminent hazard posed by the structure, repair is not considered a safe or reasonable means of abatement. The building is therefore ordered to be demolished in accordance with all applicable City requirements, permits, and safety procedures.
Section 3. Required Actions:
1. Effective immediately, the property owner shall secure the site and prevent unauthorized access to the structure.
2. Within 10 calendar days, the property owner shall retain a properly licensed contractor and obtain all required permits necessary for demolition of the building.
3. Within 30 calendar days, the demolition shall be completed, and the contractor shall request a final inspection from the City.
4. The structure shall remain posted as unsafe until demolition has been completed, all associated hazards have been removed, and the site has been made safe to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
Thank you for your attention to this notice, your safety is our priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me by phone at 510-747-6820, via email at [email protected]
Respectfully,
Oscar Davalos
Assistant Director / Chief Building Official
Planning, Building and Transportation Department
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