(A) Any dead bolt, as provided in this chapter, shall contain an insert of hardened material to repel attempts at cutting through the bolt and must contain a minimum of 6,000 possible key changes or locking combinations.
(B) Wherever the Building Code requires the use of panic hardware, as defined in § 15.52.030, on exits from certain buildings, the panic hardware shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that the panic hardware contains an integral dead bolt feature.
(C) Cylinders, as provided in this chapter, shall be equipped with cylinder guards to protect against gripping by pliers or other wrenching devices if the lock cylinder extends beyond the exterior face of the door.
(D) Outside hinges on all exterior swinging doors shall be provided with nonremovable pins or hinges of the interlocking stud type when using pin-type hinges with hidden screws.
(E) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit the use of alternate materials, devices or measure when the alternate is found by the Building Official to provide equivalent security and to be in the best interests of the public safety and welfare.
(`78 Code, § 15.52.150.)