(A) Every person who owns, operates, or maintains any hotel, apartment house, or dwelling on which security bars, grills, or screens exist, or are hereinafter installed, shall install or modify the security bars, grills, or screens so that the same are removable or can be opened from the inside of the building without the need of a key, tool, or excessive force. When in the removed or open position, the net unobstructed open area shall not be less than that which would exist if such bars, grills, or screens were not in place. The provisions of this section shall apply only to the exterior doors and one window at least 5.7 square feet in size located in each bedroom or other room utilized for sleeping purposes; or as set in the California Building Code; Section 1029.2, exception.
(B) Any existing facilities not in conformity with the provisions hereof shall be modified to conform to the requirements of this section within one year following the effective date thereof.
(Ord. 501-C.S., passed 6-3-99; Am. Ord. 575-C.S., passed 11-20-07; Am. Ord. 587 C.S., passed 12-7-10)