CHAPTER 11: SECURITY STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS

   4-11.01   Scope

   4-11.02   Enforcement

   4-11.03   Violations and penalties

   4-11.04   Alternate materials and methods of construction

   4-11.05   Keying requirements

   4-11.06   Windows/sliding glass doors

   4-11.07   Garage type doors: Rolling overhead, solid overhead, swing, sliding or accordion

   4-11.08   Special residential building provisions

   4-11.09   Special commercial/industrial building provisions

   4-11.10   Special hotel/motel building provisions

   4-11.11   Construction site security provisions

   4-11.12   Alarm systems

   4-11.13   Occupancy clearance

Sec. 4-11.01. Scope.

   (a)   The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all activities for which a building permit is required by the ordinances of this City.

   (b)   Existing multiple-family dwelling units which, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, are rented or leased, but thereafter are privately-owned family units, including condominiums, shall comply with the special residential building provisions of this chapter.

   (c)   Any existing structure which converts from its original occupancy group as designated in the Uniform Building Code shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.

   (d)   Any building which requires special type releasing, latching, or locking devices under the provisions of the Uniform Building Code or California Code of Regulation, Title 19 shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter relating to locking devices of interior and/or exterior doors.

(§ 1, Ord. 2482, eff. October 4, 1990)

Sec. 4-11.02. Enforcement.

   The Chief of Police or authorized representatives are hereby empowered and directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Plans and specifications for any proposed construction must, however, be approved by the Building Official or authorized representatives, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No certificate of occupancy is to be approved unless the applicant has satisfied the enforcing authority that all provisions of this chapter have been met.

   Enforcement of this chapter will be the responsibility of the Police Department. This includes plan checks and inspections, reference meeting the requirements of this chapter.

(§ 1, Ord. 2482, eff. October 4, 1990)

Sec. 4-11.03. Violations and penalties.

   It shall be unlawful for any persons, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, convert, or equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

   Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and each offense is punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by confinement in jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and confinement in jail.