1411.30 PERIMETER RAILINGS REQUIRED.

   (a)   Every dwelling which has a means of egress to a porch, deck or roof above the first floor shall be provided with an approved railing at the perimeter of the porch, deck or roof area at least thirty-six inches in height with the balustrade designed to prevent the passage of an object four inches or more in diameter.

   (b)   The porch railing for single- and two-family dwellings without a railing on the effective date of this section must be replaced on the earlier to occur of:

      (1)   A period of six years from January 1, 2001; or

      (2)   When the flat roof is replaced.

   (c)   Single- and two-family dwellings that, pursuant to subsection (b)(1) above, are not required to immediately replace or install perimeter railings must install a keyless locking mechanism at least six feet above the floor on the interior of the door that provides access to the porch. Said keyless locking mechanism must be installed within thirty days of the effective date of this section.
(Ord. 00-35. Passed 6-12-00; Ord. 02-93. Enacted 7-22-02.)