(A) The Fire Chief, or the Fire Chief’s designee, is authorized to approve the installation of approved gates or other barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails or other access ways, not including public streets, alleys or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200 (IFC 503.5).
(B) Approved gates or barricades shall be maintained by the property owner.
(C) When a property is accessed through a gate or cross arm by means of a key or swipe card, it shall be equipped with a key switch manufactured by the Knox Company. The switch will be keyed to the city’s Fire Department Knox key. The location to be installed will be determined by the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee. This section shall apply to Class 1 structures as well.
(Prior Code, § 38-93) (Ord. 22-01, passed 2-14-2022)