A. Gated Properties Defined: For purposes of this section, "Gated Properties" shall include agricultural and residential properties under single ownership; and commercial, institutional, and industrial properties under multiple or single ownership which have limited access electronic gates for ingress into and egress from the property.
B. Applicability: Only properties with city approved private roads or drives shall be permitted. No public street may be gated.
C. Requirements Of Emergency Rapid Access For Commercial, Institutional, And Industrial Properties: Commercial, institutional, and industrial properties shall be subject to the standards established in section 12-442 of this article.
D. Requirements Of Emergency Rapid Access Devices For Gated Agricultural And Residential Properties Under Single Ownership:
1. Definition: For purposes of this section, "emergency rapid access devices" include rapid access key boxes, switch-control devices, security padlocks, and the locks and keys used in such devices, which shall be UL certified and approved by the city manager or his designee.
2. Installation Of Key Boxes And Switch-Control Devices: All owners of electronically gated properties shall install rapid access key boxes or switch-control devices at the primary gated entrance on the gate control panel that are readily visible and accessible. All secondary gated entrances/exits shall have key boxes, switch-control devices, or security padlocks. The city of Harrah hereby specifies standard installation of KNOX hardware to meet this requirement.
3. Open Position: All gates will remain in the OPEN position (unassisted) until gate device is reset.
4. Battery Backup: Automatic gates shall have a battery backup.
5. Automatic Release: In the event of a power failure, the gear or locking mechanism shall release, allowing the gate to be opened manually.
E. Time For Compliance: All existing gated properties shall have six (6) months from the date this section becomes effective to comply with this section prior to occupancy.
F. Responsible Person/Entity: For existing gated properties, the person/entity responsible for compliance with this section shall be the person/entity responsible for maintenance of the gated access. For new gated properties, the person/entity responsible for compliance with this section shall be the property owner. (Ord. 2001-10, 9-6-2001)