Locks or fasteners shall not be installed on egress doors except in the following circumstances:
(A) In mental, penal or other institutions where the security of inmates is necessary, locks are permitted, provided that properly trained supervisory personnel shall be continuously on duty and approved provisions are made to remove occupants safety in case of fire or other emergency.
(B) In problem security areas, special-purpose door alarms or locking devices are permitted if they are approved prior to installation. Manually operated edge or surface-molded flush bolts are prohibited.
(C) Where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by the Building Code listed in Chapter 1826, it is permitted.
(Ord. 37-94. Passed 4-11-94.)