§ 1024.10 MAINTENANCE.

   Except for gates kept in the open position, gates and their emergency access systems must be maintained in good working condition at all times. Any gate or the emergency access systems for which is not in good working order must be immediately placed in the open position and kept in the open position until the gate and its emergency access systems are in good working condition.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016; Ord. 120-2016, passed 9-12-2016)

§ 1024.11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS.

   Each gate shall be inspected at least annually by the Fire Department to ensure that the gate and its emergency access systems are in good working condition and that such gate is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

§ 1024.12 REVOCATION OF PERMIT.

   The Fire Chief may revoke the permit for any gate that is not in good working condition or that is otherwise not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

§ 1024.13 REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING GATE.

   The Fire Chief shall have the right to remove or order the removal of any gate that doesn’t function properly, violates any section of this chapter or for which there is not a valid and current permit, and neither the city, the Fire Chief nor any employee or official of the city shall be liable for any damage caused by such removal.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

§ 1024.14 NON-LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO GATE.

   Neither the city, Fire Chief nor any employee or official of the city shall be liable for damage to a gate if in responding to an emergency or perceived emergency or for any other authorized purpose city employees or officials deem it necessary to damage or remove the gate to gain access to any gated community or gated community lot.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

§ 1024.15 DIRECTIONAL BARRIERS PROHIBITED.

   Direction-limiting devices, such as tire spikes, are not permitted on any fire access road.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

§ 1024.16 EXISTING GATES.

   The owners of gates already in existence on the effective date of this chapter must comply with the provisions of this chapter and obtain permits for such gates or remove such gates within 180 days after the effective date of this chapter.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)

§ 1024.99 PENALTY.

   Whoever violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than 30 days, or both.

(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)