121.11 SECURITY MEASURES IN ALL BUILDINGS EXCEPT ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURES.

   The following provisions shall be applicable to all new and existing buildings within the City, except one-family and two-family structures, unless expressly excepted herein:

   (a)   Exterior Doors and Lobby Doors. Exterior doors, doors leading to garages and interior lobby doors shall have a self-closing door closer unit attached, operable from the inside only. All such doors except exterior lobby doors shall have a self-locking spring latch lock with a latch guard. Such equipment shall be maintained in proper working order.

   (b)   Exterior Suite and Office Doors.

      (1)   Exterior suite or office doors leading to a main hallway or to the outside shall have a dead bolt lock with a one (1) inch throw. This subsection shall not apply to dead bolt locks presently in existence, but shall apply to any lock installed or replaced after the effective date of this section.

      (2)   Exterior suite or office doors leading to a main hallway or to the outside, if the door has a glass inlay, or there is a glass panel next to the door, shall have a double cylinder dead bolt lock.

      (3)   Exterior suite or office doors leading to a main hallway or to the outside, if the door is solid or has an opaque glass inlay, shall have a 180 degree one-way peep hole. This section shall not apply to doors where a peep hole is presently in existence.

      (4)   Lock cylinders of suite or office doors opening onto hallways or other public areas shall be changed by the manager or owner of the building each time a new tenant commences occupancy of such suite or office.

   (c)   Hardware. All hardware required or used in accordance with this section shall conform with the requirements of the Ohio Basic Building Code and all pertinent requirements of the Codified Ordinances of the City.

   (d)   Appeals. The owner, agent or operator of any structure to which this section applies, may appeal the enforcement of any provision of this section to the Board of Housing Code Appeals, which shall hear and determine such appeal in the manner prescribed in Section 1409.09 of the Codified Ordinances. In determining whether an appeal shall be granted pursuant to this section, the Board shall consider the cost of compliance, any structural impediments to compliance, security measures that are being or will be taken, and any other factor which the Board deems necessary for a fair and proper determination.

      (Ord. 17-92. Enacted 11-13-17.)