15.52.030 Definitions – Construction.

   As used in this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and the word "may" is always permissive.

   (A)   General definitions are as follows.

      (1)   "Building Official" means the city’s principal planning and building official or his or her designated agent.

      (2)   "Nonresidential building" means a building or structure, or portion thereof, or accessory buildings related thereto, not used, designed or intended to be used for the purpose of human habitation.

      (3)   "Residential building" means any building or structure, or portion thereof, or accessory building related thereto, designed, used or intended to be used for the purpose of human habitation.

   (B)   Technical definitions are as follows.

      (1)   “Burglar-resistant material” means framed glass or glass-like materials, including, but not limited to, poly-carbonate sheet plastic, acrylic sheet plastic and tempered glass that will withstand the impact of a five-pound steel ball dropped from a height of 40 feet and five impacts from a height of ten feet concentrated within a five-inch diameter area of the surface without breaking or release from frame; or other materials compliant with UL 972 or other nationally recognized standards acceptable to the Building Official.

      (2)   "Combination dead latch and dead bolt" means a device combining a dead latch operable by knobs from inside and outside and a dead bolt operable from inside by thumb turn and from outside by key, both of which can be retracted from inside by turning a knob or similar actuator and from the outside by a key.

      (3)   "Cylinder guard" means a hardened steel ring or plate surrounding the otherwise exposed portion of a cylinder lock to prevent cutting, drilling, prying, pulling or wrenching with common tools.

      (4)   "Dead latch" means a latch which is positively held in latched position with a strike by an added integral bolt-type mechanism and is released by a key from the outside and a knob or similar actuator from the inside.

      (5)   "Dead bolt lock" means a locking device with a bolt, not spring loaded, which engages and disengages a strike by the use of a key from the outside and a key, "T" handle, knob, thumb turn, lever or similar device from the inside.

      (6)   "Door scope" means a system of lenses encased for convenient installation in entrance doors permitting an inside viewer to observe a 180 degree area of the outside with the door closed.

      (7)   "Double cylinder dead bolt" means a dead bolt lock actuated by a key from the inside and outside.

      (8)   "Insert" means a hardened steel roller or pin inside unhardened bolts to prevent bolt cutting with common tools.

      (9)   "Latch" means a spring-loaded device which automatically holds a swinging door shut upon closing by engaging a strike and which is again released by turning a knob, lever or similar actuator from inside or outside.

      (10)   "Louvers" means a series of removable fixed, slanted or movable slats. (Glass louvered is descriptive of jalousies. Glass, wood or metal jalousies are considered to be louvers. Awning windows having sections more than 12 inches in depth are not considered to be louvers.)

      (11)   "Multiple-point lock" means a system of lever-operated bolts that engage a door opening, at least at the head and sill, operated by a single knob or handle from the inside and, optionally, a cylinder locked handle from the outside.

      (12)   "Single cylinder dead bolt" means a dead bolt lock actuated from the outside by a key and from the inside by a "T" handle, knob, thumb turn, lever or similar actuator.

      (13)   "Sliding door dead bolt" means a single dead bolt which, after penetration of the strike, expands, or is pivoted hook type, to resist sliding of the door by force.

      (14)   "Strike" means a stationary, metal plate designed to momentarily depress a moving latch for final secure engagement requiring a separate operation for disengagement.

      (15)   "Panic hardware" means a bar which extends across at least one-half the width of each door leaf, which will open the door if subjected to pressure.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.030.) (Ord. 3357 § 13, 2022.)

15.52.040 Certificate of occupancy.

   This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Building Official who shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or structure in occupancy groups A to U, inclusive, as provided in the city’s Building Code and as defined in § 15.52.020 until he or she has inspected the building or structure for which the certificate of occupancy is sought and has determined that all of the requirements of this chapter have been complied with.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.040.) (Ord. 3357 § 14, 2022.)

15.52.050 Responsible party designated.

   The owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of any building or structure, as enumerated in § 15.52.020, shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.050.)

15.52.060 Tests.

   The following described tests shall be performed upon the security devices listed in this chapter to determine the acceptability of such security devices. The tests shall be performed by the Building Official prior to issuing an occupancy permit as provided in § 15.52.040.

   (A)   Sliding glass doors. Panels shall be closed and locked. Tests shall be performed in the following order.

      (1)   Test A. With the panels in the normal position, a concentrated load of 300 pounds shall be applied separately to each vertical pull stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the pane of glass that would tend to open the door.

      (2)   Test B. Repeat Test A while simultaneously adding a concentrated load of 75 pounds to the same sash member in the direction perpendicular to the pane of glass toward the interior side of the window.

      (3)   Test C. Repeat Test B with the 75 pounds force in the reversed direction toward the exterior side of the window.

      (4)   Test D. Repeat Test A, B and C with the movable sash lifted upwards to its full limit within the confines of the window frame.

   (B)   Sliding glass windows. Sash shall be closed and locked. Tests shall be performed in the following order.

      (1)   Test A. With the sliding sash in the normal position, a concentrated load of 150 pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash member within six inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the pane of glass that would tend to open the window.

      (2)   Test B. Repeat Test A while simultaneously adding a concentrated load of 75 pounds to the same sash member in the direction perpendicular to the pane of glass toward the interior side of the window.

      (3)   Test C. Repeat Test B with the 75 pounds force in the reverse direction toward the exterior side of the window.

      (4)   Test D. Repeat Tests A, B and C with the movable sash lifted upwards to its full limit within the confines of the window frame.

   (C)   Certified copy of test standards of comparable performance. In lieu of the actual conduct of the described tests, the Building Official may, at his or her discretion, accept a certified copy of test standards of comparable performance issued by any manufacturer of the devices listed in this chapter. Any device then certified by that manufacturer as conforming to those test standards may be installed without further testing, provided that the certified copy of the test standards remains on file in the office of the Building Official.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.060.) (Ord. 3357 § 15, 2022.)

15.52.070 Building Security Committee.

   There is created a Building Security Committee consisting of the Chief of Police, Fire Marshal and Building Official or their designated agents. The committee shall have the responsibility of investigating both successful and unsuccessful unlawful entries into buildings for the purpose of improving the security standards and the administration thereof as provided in this chapter. The committee shall file a written report on or before the first day of July of each year with the City Council setting forth its observations and making its recommendations, if any, for amendments to this chapter.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.070.)

15.52.080 Requirements – Nonresidential building.

   (A)   The requirements of this section shall apply to nonresidential buildings, in accordance with § 15.52.020, except those buildings and structures classified as Group U occupancy, as defined in the city’s Building Code.

      (1)   Exterior doors - construction and securing. All exterior doors of the following material composition and providing access to any area of a building designed and constructed for human habitation shall be constructed and secured in the following manner.

         (a)   Construction provisions are as follows:

            1.   Wooden doors shall be of solid staved core construction at least one and three-eighths inch thick; provided, however, they may be less than one and three-eighths inch thick if they are covered on the inside with sheet steel of at least 16-gauge thickness secured with screws on six-inch centers around the perimeter;

            2.   Metal doors shall be constructed so as to have strength at least equal to that of a solid staved core wooden door one and three-eighths inch thick;

            3.   Doors with glass panels and doors where glass panels are located in the adjoining walls and within 40 inches of the door frame shall be constructed with any of the following:

               a.   Burglar-resistant material, as defined in § 15.52.030, or

               b.   The glass shall be covered with iron bars of at least one-half inch round or one inch by one-fourth inch flat steel material mortised, spaced not more than five inches apart, secured on the inside of the glazing, or

               c.   The glass shall be covered with iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth inch material of two-inch mesh secured on the inside of the glazing.

            4.   In-swinging doors shall have one piece or rabbeted jambs;

            5.   Wood doors, not of solid core construction, or with panels therein less than one and three-eighths inch thick, shall be covered on the inside with at least 16-gauge sheet steel or its equivalent attached with screws on minimum six-inch centers around the perimeter.

         (b)   Securing provisions are as follows:

            1.   A single door shall be secured with either a double cylinder dead bolt or single cylinder dead bolt, without a "T" handle or thumb turn, with a minimum throw of one inch;

            2.   On pairs of doors, the active leaf shall be secured with the type of lock required for single doors in subsection (1) above. The inactive leaf shall be equipped with flush bolts protected by hardened material with a minimum throw of five-eighths inch at head and foot. Multiple point locks, cylinder activated from the active leaf and satisfying subsection (1) above, may be used in lieu of flush bolts;

            3.   Any single or pair of doors requiring locking at the bottom or top rail shall have locks with a minimum five-eighths inch throw bolt at both the top and bottom rails;

            4.   Exterior sliding commercial doors shall be secured as in subsection (1) above and shall be installed consistent with fire safety regulations, except that they may have a throw of three-fourths inch;

            5.   Rolling overhead doors, solid overhead swinging, sliding or accordion garage type doors shall be secured with a multiple point lock or a padlock on the inside when not otherwise controlled or locked by electric power operation. If a padlock is used, it shall be of hardened steel shackle with a minimum of five-pin tumbler operation with nonremovable key when it is in an unlocked position;

            6.   Metal accordion grate or grill type doors shall be equipped with metal guide track top and bottom and a cylinder lock and/or padlock with hardened steel shackle and minimum five-pin tumbler operation with nonremovable key when in an unlocked position. The bottom track shall be so designed that the door can not be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked position;

            7.   All exterior doors shall have a minimum of 60 watt bulb over the outside of the door. The bulb shall be protected with a vapor cover or cover of equal breaking resistant material;

            8.   All exterior doors not viewable from the street on which such building fronts shall be equipped with a door scope unless such door contains a transparent panel allowing visibility from inside the building of the area outside such door.

      (2)   Glass windows. Glass windows shall meet the following specifications:

         (a)   Rear and side windows located within eight feet of the finished grade level or adjacent structures or fire escapes or other exterior access and not viewable from the street adjacent thereto shall be constructed of burglar-resistant material, as defined in § 15.52.030;

         (b)   If the side or rear window referred to in § 15.52.030(B)(1) is the openable type, it shall be secured on the inside with a locking device capable of withstanding a force of 300 pounds applied in any direction;

         (c)   Louvered windows shall not be constructed closer than eight feet of finished grade level or adjacent structures or fire escapes or other exterior access;

         (d)   Outside hinges on all accessible side and rear glass windows shall be provided with nonremovable pins. If the hinge screws are accessible, the screws shall be of the nonremovable type.

      (3)   Transoms. All exterior transoms, the openings of which exceed 8 inches by 12 inches on the side and rear of any building or premises shall be constructed with any of the following:

         (a)   Construction with burglar-resistant material, as defined in § 15.52.030; or

         (b)   Construction of outside iron bars of at least one-half inch round or one inch by one-fourth inch flat steel material, spaced no more than five inches apart; or

         (c)   Construction of outside iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth inch material, but not more than two-inch mesh. The window barrier of any transom shall be secured with rounded head flush bolts on the outside.

      (4)   Roof openings. Roof openings shall conform to the following standards.

         (a)   All glass skylights on the roof shall be constructed with any of the following:

            1.   Burglar-resistant material, as defined in § 15.52.030;

            2   Iron bars of at least one-half inch round or one inch by one-fourth inch flat steel material under the skylight and securely fastened; or

            3.   A steel grill of at least one-eighth inch material of two-inch mesh under the skylight and securely fastened.

         (b)   All hatchway openings on the roof shall be secured as follows:

            1.   If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall be covered on the inside with at least 16 gauge sheet steel or its equivalent attached with screws on six-inch centers around the perimeter;

            2.   The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with either a slide bar or slide bolts. No crossbar or padlock shall be used unless first approved by the city’s Fire Chief or his or her designated representative;

            3.   Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with nonremovable pins and hidden screws when using pin type hinges.

         (c)   All air duct or air vent openings exceeding 8 inches by 12 inches on the roof or exterior walls shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:

            1.   Iron bars of at least one-half inch round or one inch by one-fourth inch flat steel material, spaced no more than five inches apart and securely fastened;

            2.   A steel grill of at least one-eighth inch material of two-inch mesh and securely fastened; or

            3.   If the protective barriers are on the outside of the duct or opening, they shall be secured with rounded head flush bolts on the outside.

         (d)   Any ladder, excluding fire escapes, located on the exterior of any building which could provide access to the roof thereof shall be protected from such access by a continuous piece of wood or metal covering the rungs of the ladder. The wood or metal shall be locked with a padlock. The padlock shall have a minimum of five pin tumblers and be of case-hardened steel. Hinges used on the covering shall be a nonremovable pin type with hidden screws. The wood or metal barrier shall be a minimum of eight feet continuous covering of not less than one-half inch thickness and located four feet from ground level and be secured in a manner approved by the Building Official.

      (5)   Special security measures for office buildings (multiple occupancy). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated hereinabove, all entrance doors to individual office suites of a multiple office building shall have a dead bolt lock with a minimum one inch throw bolt which can be opened from the inside.

      (6)   Intrusion detection devices. Business establishments, as enumerated in this subsection, shall be protected by the installation of an intrusion-detection device as listed below for such businesses.

         (a)   Silent alarm - central station - 24 hours a day supervised service is required for:

            1.   Jewelry store - wholesale and retail;

            2.   Guns and ammunition;

            3.   Wholesale liquor;

            4.   Wholesale tobacco;

            5.   Wholesale drugs;

            6.   Fur stores;

            7.   Banks;

            8.   Savings and Loan Associations.

         (b)   Silent alarm is required for:

            1.   Liquor stores;

            2.   Pawn shops;

            3.   Electronic equipment;

            4.   Musical instrument stores;

            5.   Wig stores;

            6.   Clothing stores selling new clothing by wholesale or retail;

            7.   Coins and stamps;

            8.   Industrial tool supply houses;

            9.   Camera stores;

            10.   Precious metal storage facilities;

            11.   Drug stores.

         (c)   Local alarm (bell outside premises) is required for:

            1.   Antique dealers;

            2.   Art galleries;

            3.   Automobile service stations.

   (B)   If it is determined by the Building Official that a particular building, because of its location, inventory or other features encouraging burglary is not adequately secured by the intrusion detection devices listed above for businesses being or proposed to be conducted therein, he or she may require a more effective intrusion-detection device.

   (C)   Any building in which there exists, or is proposed to exist, two or more of the inventories stated, such business or businesses shall have an intrusion-detection device as specified by the Building Official.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.080.) (Ord. 3357 § 16, 2022.)

15.52.090 Residential building.

   (A)   General. The requirements of this section shall apply to all residential buildings in accordance with this section.

   (B)   Exterior doors - construction and securing. All exterior doors of the following material composition and providing access to any area of a building designed and constructed for human habitation shall be constructed and secured in the following manner.

      (1)   Construction.

         (a)   Wooden doors shall be of solid staved core construction at least one and three-eighths inch thick; provided, however, they may be less than one and three-eighths inch thick if they are covered on the inside with sheet steel of at least 16 gauge thickness secured with screws on six-inch centers around the perimeter.

         (b)   Metal doors shall be constructed so as to have strength at least equal to that of a solid staved core wooden door one and three-eighths inch thick.

         (c)   Glass doors shall be constructed of burglar-resistant materials. Doors with glass panels and doors where glass panels are located in the adjoining walls and within 40 inches of the door frame shall be constructed as follows:

            1.   They shall be constructed of burglar-resistant material, as defined in § 15.52.030; or

            2.   The glass therein shall be covered with iron bars at least one-half inch round or one inch by one-fourth inch flat steel material mortised, spaced not more than three inches apart, secured on the inside of the glazing; or

            3.   The glass therein shall be covered with iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth inch material of two-inch mesh secured on the inside of the glazing.

      (2)   Securing.

         (a)   Single swinging doors shall be secured with a dead latch with a minimum one-half inch projecting bolt and with a dead bolt lock with a minimum one-inch bolt. The bolt shall contain an insert and the cylinder shall be secured with a cylinder guard if the face of the cylinder projects beyond the face of the door.

         (b)   The active leaf of a pair of double swinging doors shall be secured as provided in subsection (a). The inactive leaf of a pair of double swinging doors shall be secured at the top and bottom with flush bolts with minimum five-eighths inch projection. The flush bolts shall be composed of a hardened material designed to repel cutting or sawing with common tools.

         (c)   There shall be a door scope installed in the front or main entrance door to each residential building that does not contain glass or transparent material allowing visibility of the area outside of such front or main entrance door from inside the building.

         (d)   All exterior windows shall be secured by a lock or locking device capable of withstanding those forces described in Test A for sliding glass windows as provided in § 15.52.060(A)(1) and shall be secured from lift-out while in the closed position.

         (e)   All exterior sliding glass doors providing access to any area designated for human habitation shall be secured with a lock or locking device capable of withstanding the forces applied in Test D as provided in § 15.52.060(A)(4).

         (f)   All in-swinging doors shall be secured at the strike side by a jamb of one piece or rabbet construction.

         (g)   All exposed hinges on exterior doors shall have nonremovable hinge pins and concealed or nonremovable screws.

         (h)   When the strike for any exterior door is secured in a wooden frame, it shall be secured by screws not less than two and one-half inches long.

(`78 Code, § 15.52.090.)