(A) All future buildings in the city used, constructed, altered, repaired or increased 50% of the total building valuation, or 50% of the total square footage, for the purpose of conducting, managing, or carrying on any business, with the exception of those described in this section, shall, when unattended, be equipped with such security as to discourage unauthorized entry, in accordance with specifications for physical security of exterior accessible openings as provided in §§ 15.08.060 through 15.08.090. A commercial building shall be considered unattended when not occupied by a watchman, maintenance personnel, or other authorized persons during the period that the premises are closed to business.
(B) Exceptions.
(1) Any building used for Group “A” or “B” public assembly occupancy as defined in the Building Code as well as those buildings used for Group “F” occupancy of the type requiring exit doors to be equipped with “panic” hardware locks shall be exempt from the provision of this chapter relating to exterior doors.
(2) Those buildings used for Group “C,” “D,” “H,” “I” and “J” occupancy shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(3) “J-I” occupancy shall be included where such building is to be located in the “C” or “M” zone in the city.
(`83 Code, § 15.08.020)