Doors shall be provided with hardware so that an individual cannot gain entry from the exterior by pushing or pulling, or by manipulating an exposed lock mechanism. Doors required for security in dwelling units shall comply with this section.
(a) Strike plate installation. In wood frame construction, an open space between trimmers and wood doorjambs shall be solid shimmed by a single piece extending not less than 12 inches above and below the strike plate. Strike plates shall be attached to wood with not less than four No. 8 by three-inch screws, which shall have a minimum of three- fourths-inch penetration into the nearest stud. Strike plates when attached to metal shall be attached with not less than four No. 8 machine screws.
(b) Hinges. When hinges are exposed to the exterior, at least one of the three required hinges shall be equipped with nonremovable hinge pins or a mechanical interlock to preclude removal of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins. Not less than three four and one-half-inch steel butt hinges shall be symmetrically fastened to both the door and frame with not less than four No. 9 by three- fourths-inch wood screws or to metal with not less than four No. 8 machine screws. In wood construction, an open space between trimmers and wood doorjambs shall be solid shimmed extending not less than six inches above and below the plate.
(c) Locking hardware. Single-swinging doors and the active leaf of doors in pairs, shall be equipped with an approved exterior key-operated deadbolt. The deadbolt shall have a minimum one-inch throw and must be actuated by a key from the exterior and a knob or thumb turn on the interior. When projected, the deadbolt shall become locked against return by end pressure. Sliding doors must be provided with a locking mechanism activated from the interior.
(1992 Code, § 11-63) (Ord. 23-03, passed 3-3-2003)