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ORDINANCE NO~ NS-1424
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADDING DIVISION 3, ARTICLE I1
OF C~APTER 8 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING LOCAL SECURITY
STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Califor-
nia Penal Code Section 14051, the chief law enforcement
official ("Police Chief") and fire official ("Fire Chief")
of Santa Aha have consulted with the chief officer of Santa
Ana charged with the enforcement of laws or ordinances
regulating the erection, construction, or alteration of
buildings ("Director of Building Safety and Housing") for
the purpose of developing local security standards and
regulations supplemental to those adopted as part of
Title 24 of the California Administrative Code relating to
building standards, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforesaid consultation,
the said officers have proposed the following local secu-
rity standards as a supplement to the Uniform Building Code
which does not address the topic of safeguarding property
and public welfare by regulation and control of the design,
construction methods and materials, use, occupancy and
maintenance of all buildings and structures and certain
equipment, specified hereinafter, within the City of Santa
Ana;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is
hereby amended by adding a Division to be numbered 3 to
Article II of Chapter 8, which said Division consists of
sections numbered 8-200 through 8-212 and reads as follows:
DIVISION 3. BUILDING SECURITY REGULATIONS
Section 8-200. Application and Scope
The provisions of this Division shall apply to all
activities for which a building permit is required by this
Article. The requirements of this Division shall apply to
existing buildings to the same extent as the requirements
of the Uniform Building Code apply to existing buildings
pursuant to Section 104 thereof.
Section 8-201. Definitions
The following terms used in this Division shall have
the meanings indicated below:
"APPROVED" means certified as meeting the requirements
of this Division by the enforcing authority or his autho-
rized agents, or by other officials designated by the
enforcing authority to give approval on a particular matter
dealt with by the provisions of this Division with regard
to a given material, mode of construction, piece of equip-
ment or device.
"AUXILIARY LOCKING DEVICE" is a secondary locking
system added to the primary locking system to provide addi-
tional security.
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"BOLT" is a metal bar which, when actuated, is pro-
jected (or "thrown") either horizontally or vertically into
a retaining member, such as a strike plate, to prevent a
door from ~oving or opening.
"BOLT PROJECTION (OR BOLT THROW)" is the distance from
the edge of the door, at the bolt center line, to the far-
thest point on the bolt in the projected position, when
subjected to end pressure.
"BURGLARY RESISTANT GLAZING" means those materials as
defined in Underwriters Laboratories Bulletin 972.
"COMMERICAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING" is a building, or
portion thereof, used for a purpose other than dwelling.
"COMPONENT", as distinguished from a part, is a sub-
assembly which combines with other components to make up a
total door or window assembly. For example, the primary
components of a door assembly include: door, lock, hinges,
jamb/wall, jamb/strike and wall.
"CYLINDER" is the subassembly of a lock containing the
cylinder core, tumbler mechanism and the keyway. A double
cylinder lock is one which has a key-actuated cylinder on
both the exterior and interior of the door.
"CYLINDER CORE OR CYLINDER PLUG"
of a cylinder containing the keyway,
the key to operate the lock mechanism.
is the central part
which is rotated by
"CYLINDER GUARD" is a hardened metal ring or plate
surrounding the otherwise exposed portion of a cylinder
lock to resist cutting, drilling, prying, pulling, or
wrenching with common tools.
"DEADBOLT" is a lock bolt which does not have a spring
action as opposed to a latch bolt, which does. The bolt
must be actuated by a key and/or a knob or thumb turn and
when projected becomes locked against return by end pres-
sure.
"DEAD LATCH" is a spring actuated latch bolt having a
beveled end and incorporating a plunger which, when de-
pressed, automatically locks the projected latch bolt
against return by end pressure.
"DOOR ASSEMBLY" means a unit composed of a group of
parts or components which make up a closure for a passage-
way through a wall. For the purposes of this Division, a
door assembly consists of the following parts: doors;
hinges; locking device or devices; operation contacts (such
as handles, knobs, push plates); miscellaneous hardware and
closures; the frame, including the head, threshold, and
jambs plus the anchorage devices to the surrounding wall
and a portion of the surrounding wall extending 36 inches
from each side of the jambs and 16 inches above the head.
"DOOR STOPS" are the projections along the top and
sides of a door jamb which check the door's swinging
action.
"DOUBLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT" is a deadbolt which can be
activated only by a key from either the interior or exte-
rior of the building.
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"DWELLING" is a building or portion thereof designed
exclusively for residential occupancy, including single
family and multiple family dwellings.
"ENFORCING AUTHORITY" means the Director of Building
Safety and Housing or his authorized representatives.
"FLUSHBOLT" is a manual, key or turn operated metal
bolt, normally used on inactive door(s), that is attached
to the top and bottom of the door and engages in the head
and threshold of the frame.
"FULLY TEMPERED GLAZING" means those materials meeting
or exceeding ANSI Standard Z 97.1 - Safety Glazing.
"JAMB" is the vertical members of a door frame to
which the door is secured.
"JAMB/STRIKE" means that component of a door assembly
which receives and holds secure the extended lock bolt; the
strike and jamb used together are considered a unit.
"JAMB/WALL" is that component of a door assembly to
which a door is attached and secured; the wall and jamb
used together are considered a unit.
"KEY-IN-KNOB" is a lockset having the key cylinder and
other lock mechanisms contained in the knob.
"LATCH OR LATCH BOLT" is a beveled, spring-actuated
bolt, which may or may not have a deadlocking device.
"LOCK OR LOCKSET" is a keyed device (complete with
cylinder, latch or deadbolt mechanism, and trim such as
knobs, levers, thumb turns, escutcheons, etc.) for securing
'a door in a closed position against forced entry.
"LOCKING DEVICE" is a part of a window or sliding door
assembly which is intended to prevent movement of the mov-
able sash or door.
"MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING" is a building or portion
thereof designed for occupancy by two or more families
living independently of each other, including hotels,
motels, apartments, duplexes and townhomes.
"PANIC HARDWARE" is a latching device on a door assem-
bly for use when emergency egress is required due to a fire
or other threat to life safety. Such devices are designed
so that they will facilitate the safe egress of people in
case of an emergency when a pressure not to exceed 15 lbs.
is applied to the releasing device in the direction of exit
travel. Such releasing devices are bars or panels extend-
ing not less than two-thirds of the width of the door and
placed at heights suitable for the service required, not
less than 30, not more than 44-inches above the floor.
"PART", as distinguished from component,
subassembly) which combines with other units
component.
is a unit (or
to make up a
"PRIMARY LOCKING DEVICE" is the single locking system
on a door or window unit whose function is to prevent un-
authorized intrusion.
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"PRIVATE DWELLING OR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING" is a
building designed exclusively for occupancy by one family.
"RAIL" is the horizontal members of a sash frame. A
meeting rail is one which mates with a rail of another sash
or framing member of the window frame when the sash is in
the closed position.
"SASH" is an assembly of stiles, rails, and, some-
times, muntins assembled into a single frame which supports
the glazing material. A fixed sash is one which is not
intended to be opened. A movable sash is intended to be
opened.
"SILL" is the lowest horizontal member of a window
frame.
"SINGLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT" is a deadbolt lock which is
activated from the exterior by a key and from the interior
by a knob, thumb-turn, lever or similar mechanism.
"SOLID CORE DOOR" means a door composed of solid wood
or compressed wood equal in strength to solid wood con-
struction.
"STILE" is a vertical framing member of a window or
door. A meeting stile is one which mates with a stile of
another sash, or a vertical framing member of a door or
window frame when the sash is in the closed position.
"STRIKE" is a metal plate attached to or mortised into
a door jamb to receive and to hold a projected latch bolt
and/or deadbolt in order to secure the door to the jamb.
"SWINGING DOOR" means a door hinged at the stile or at
the head and threshhold.
"U.L. LISTED" means tested and listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
"WINDOW ASSEMBLY" is a unit composed of a group of
parts or components which make up a closure for an opening
in a wall or roof (including the anchorage) to control
light, air, and other elements.
"WINDOW FRAME" is that part of a window which sur-
rounds and supports the sashes and is attached to the sur-
rounding wall. The members include side jambs (vertical),
head jamb (upper, horizontal), sill and mullions.
Section 8-202. Enforcement
The Director of Building Safety and Housing or his
authorized representatives are hereby empowered and direct-
ed to administer and enforce the provisions of this Divi-
sion relating to physical security requirements for build-
ings in the City of Santa Aha. Plans and specifications
for proposed construction must be approved by the Director
of Building Safety and Housing or his authorized represen-
tatives in accordance with the provisions of this Division.
No building permit is to be finally approved or utility
release given unless the applicant for said permit or
release has satisfied the enforcing authority that appli-
cant has complied with this Division.
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Section 8-203. Reserve4
Section 8-204. Violations and Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corpora-
tion to erect, construct, enlarge, move, improve, convert,
equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in
the City of Santa Aha or cause the same to be done, contrary
to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Divi-
sion.
Section 8-205. Alternate Materials and Methods of Con-
struction
Materials, methods of construction or structural
design limitations provided for in this Division are to be
used unless an exception is granted.
The use of any material or method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this Division may be allowed,
provided any such alternate method or material has been
approved by the enforcing authority prior to use.
Further, other sound methods of structural design or
analysis not specifically provided for in this Division may
be allowed provided such alternative has been appproved by
the enforcing authority prior to use.
The enforcing authority may approve any such alternate
provided that they find the proposed design to be satisfac-
tory and the material and method of work offered is for the
purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in
this Division in quality, strength, effectiveness, crime
resistance, durability and safety.
Section 8-206. Appeals
In order to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and methods of construction and to provide for
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Divi-
sion, a board consisting of the Director of Building and
Safety, the Planning Director and the Chief of Police, or
their appointed representatives, shall hear all disputes.
The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting its hearings and will issue written findings and
conclusions within ten days. Thereafter, if the applicant
is not satisfied with the decision of the board, he or she
may appeal that decision to the City Council pursuant to
Chapter 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Section 8-207. Keying Requirements
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single
unit in a tract or commercial development, constructed
under the same general plan, shall have locks using combi-
nations which are interchange free from locks used in all
other separate dwellings, proprietorships or similar dis-
tinct occupancies within such tract or commercial develop-
ment. Every applicant shall be required to provide the
enforcing authority with written comfirmation of compliance
with the above requirements.
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Section 8-208. Garage Type Doors - Rolling.Overhead,
Solid Overhead~ Swingingr Sliding or Accordlan Style
A. The above described doors shall conform to the
following standards:
Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of
five-sixteenths (5/16) inch in thickness with
the locking hardware being attached to the
support framing.
Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of
.0215 inches and riveted together a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches on center along the out-
side seams. There shall be a full width hori-
zontal beam attached to the main door struc-
ture which shall meet the pilot, or pedestrian
access, door framing within three (3) inches
of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian
access door.
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Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum
density of six (6) ounces per square foot from
the bottom of the door to a height of seven
(7) feet. Panels above seven (7) feet and
panels in residential structures shall have a
density of not less than five (5) ounces per
square foot.
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Where sliding or accordian doors are utilized they
shall be equipped with guide tracks which shall be
designed so that the door cannot be removed from
the track when in the closed and locked position.
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Doors that exceed sixteen (16) feet in width shall
have two (2) lock receiving points; or, if the
door does not exceed nineteen (19) feet, a single
bolt may be used if placed in the center of the
door with the locking point located either in the
floor or door frame header.
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Overhead doors
which shall be
a minimum nine
shall be equipped with slide bolts
capable of utilizing padlocks with
thirty-seconds (9/32) inch shackle.
Slide bolt assemblies shall have a frame a
minimum of .120 inches in thickness, a bolt
diameter a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch and
protrude at least one and one-half (1½) inches
into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of
three-eighths (3/8) inch may be used in a
residential building.
Slide bolt assemblies shall be attached to the
door with bolts which are non-removable from
the exterior. Rivets shall not be used to
attach such assemblies.
Padlocks used with exterior mounted slide bolts
shall have a hardened steel shackle a minimum of
nine thirty-seconds (9/32) inch in diameter with
heel and toe locking and a minimum five pin tum-
bler operation. The key shall be non removable
when in an unlocked position.
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Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a mini-
mum five (5) pin tumbler operation with the bolt
or locking bar extending into the receiving guide
a minimum of one (1) inch.
Section 8-209. Windows and Sliding Glass Doors
The following requirements must be met for windows and
sliding glass doors:
Except as otherwise specified in Section 8-210
(Special Residential Building Provisions) and
Section 8-211 (Special Commercial Building Provi-
sions), all openable exterior windows and sliding
glass doors shall comply with the tests as set
forth in Section 8-212 (Tests).
Louvered windows shall not be used when any por-
tion of the window is less than twelve (12) feet
vertically or six (6) feet horizontally from an
accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony,
landing, stair tread, platform or similar struc-
ture.
Section 8-210. Special Residential Building
The following' special provisions shall
residential dwellings:
Provisions
apply to all
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All exterior swinging doors shall be of solid core
construction with a minimum thickness of one and
three-fourths (1 - 3/4) inches, or with panels not
less than nine-sixteenths (9/16) inch thick.
Any swinging door leading from a garage into a
residence shall be of solid core construction with
a minimum thickness of one and three-eighths (1 -
3/8) inches.
The above described doors shall be equipped with a
double or single cylinder deadbolt having a mini-
mum projection of one (1) inch and an embedment of
at least three-fourths (3/4) inch into the strike
receiving the bolt. The bolt shall be constructed
so as to resist cutting tool attacks. The cylin-
der shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five
pin tumblers, and shall be connected to the inner
portion of the lock by connecting screws of at
least one fourth (1/4) inch diameter.
The provisions of this subsection do not apply
where panic hardware is required or an equivalent
device is approved by the enforcing authority.
Further, a dual locking mechanism, constructed so
that both the deadbolt and latch can be retracted
by a single action of the inside door knob or
lever, may be substituted provided it meets all
other specifications for locking devices.
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The inactive leaf of double doors shall be
equipped with flush bolts having a minimum embed-
ment of five-eighths (5/8) inch into the head and
threshold of the door frame.
Glazing in exterior doors or within forty (40)
inches of a door locking mechanism shall be of
fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant
glazing, except where double cylinder deadbolts
are installed.
Hinges for outswinging ~exterior doors shall be
equipped with non-removable hinge pins or a me-
chanical interlock to preclude removal of the door
from the exterior by removing the hinge pins.
Strikeplates shall be a minimum of three and one-
half (3~) inches in length and secured to the jamb
with screws a minimum of two and one-half (2½)
inches in length.
Ail front exterior doors shall be equipped with a
wide angle (180) door viewer, except where clear
vision panels are installed.
Where panic hardware is required by the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California Administra-
tive Code, it shall be equipped and installed as
follows:
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1. Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two
(2) locking points on each door; or
On single doors, panic hardware may have one
(1) locking point which is not to be located
at either the top or bottom rails of the door
frame. The door shall have an astragal con-
structed of steel .125 inches thick which
shall be attached with non-removable bolts or
welded to the outside of the door. The astra-
gal shall extend a minimum of six (6) inches
vertically above and below the latch of the
panic hardware. The astragal shall be a mini-
mum of two (2) inches wide and extend a mini-
mum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of the
door.
Double doors containing panic hardware shall
have an astragal attached to the doors at
their meeting point which will close the
opening between them but not interfere with
the operation of either door.
The following provisions for address markings
shall apply to residential dwellings:
~11 residential structures shall display a
street number in a prominent position so that
it shall be easily visible from the street.
The numerals in these numbers shall be no less
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than four (4) inches in height, of a color
contrasting to the background and located so
they may be clearly seen and read.
At each driveway entrance to a multiple family
dwelling complex having four or more build-
ings, there shall be an illuminated diagram-
matic representation (plot plan) of the com-
plex which shows the location of the viewer
and the building units within the complex.
In multiple family dwelling complexes, any
building having a separate identifying factor
other than the street number shall be clearly
identified in the manner described in Subsec-
tion J, infra. Each individual unit of resi-
dence shall have a unit identifying number,
letter or combination thereof displayed upon
the door.
Buildings shall be numbered in such a manner
and sequence to meet with the approval of the
enforcing authority.
This section shall not prevent supplementary
numbering such as reflective numbers on street
curbs or decorative numbering but this shall
be considered supplemental only and shall not
satisfy the requirements of this section.
Maps of the complex shall be furnished to the
police and fire departments upon completion of
construction. The maps shall include building
identification and unit identification.
Ail exterior doors shall be equipped with a light-
ing device capable of providing at least one (1)
footcandle of light at the ground level during
hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be pro-
tected by vandal resistant covers.
Aisles and passageways within multiple family
dwelling complexes shall be equipped with lighting
devices capable of providing at least .25 foot-
'candles of light at ground level during hours of
darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by
vandal resistant covers.
Open parking lots and carports of multiple family
dwelling complexes shall be equipped with lighting
devices capable of providing at least one (1)
footcandle of light on the parking surface during
hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be pro-
tected by vandal resistant covers.
Each residential unit of multiple family dwelling
complex shall have an enclosed parking space with
a garage door equipped as in Section 8-208 of this
Division.
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Section 8-211. Special Commercial Buildin~ Provisions
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Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors
with glass panels, solid wood of metal doors shall
be constructed or protected as follows:
wood doors shall be of solid core construction
with a minimum thickness of one and three-
fourths (1 - 3/4) inches. Hollow metal doors
shall be constructed of a minimum equivalent
to sixteen (16) U.S. gauge steel and have
sufficient reinforcement to maintain the
designed thickness of the door when any lock-
ing device is installed; such reinforcement
being able to restrict collapsing of the door
around the locking device.
Except when double cylinder deadbolts are
utilized, any glazing utilized within 40
inches of any door locking mechanism shall be
constructed or protected as follows:
a. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary
resistant glazing; or
Iron or steel grills of at least one-
eighth (1/8) inch metal with a maximum two
(2) inch mesh secured on the inside of the
glazing may be utilized; or
The glazing shall be covered with iron or
steel bars of at least one-half (1/2) inch
round or one inch by one-fourth (1" x
1/4") flat metal, spaced not more than
five (5) inches apart and secured on the
inside of the glazing.
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Items b and c above shall not interfere
with the operation of opening windows if
such windows are required to be openable
by the Uniform Building Code.
B. Ail swinging exterior wood and steel doors shall
be equipped as follows:
A single or double door shall be equipped with
a double or single cylinder deadbolt. The
bolt shall have a minimum projection of one
(1) inch and be constructed so as to repel
cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have
an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4)
inch into the strike receiving the projected
bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder
guard, a minimum of five pin tumblers, and
shall be connected to the inner portion of the
lock by connecting screws of at least one-
fourth (1/4) inch in diameter. The provisions
of this subsection do not apply where (1)
panic hardware is required, or (2) an equiva-
lent device is approved by the enforcing
authority.
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2. Double doors shall be equipped as follows:
The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall
be equipped with metal flush bolts having
a minimum embedment of five-eighths (5/8)
inch into the head and threshold of the
door frame.
Double doors shall have an astragal con-
structed of steel a minimum of .125 inch
thick which will cover the opening between
the doors. The astragal shall be a mini-
mum of two (2) inches wide, and extend a
minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of
the door to which it is attached. The
astragal shall be attached to the outside
of the active door by means of welding or
with non-removable bolts spaced apart on
not more than ten (10) inch centers.
Hinges for outswinging doors shall be equipped
with non-removable hinge pins or a mechanical
interlock to preclude removal of the door from
the exterior by removing the hinge pins.
Strikeplates shall be a minimum of three and
one-half (3%) inches in length and secured to
the jamb with screws a minimum of two and one-
half (2~) inches in length.
C. Aluminum frame swinging doors shall conform to the
following:
The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors
shall be so constructed or protected to with-
stand 1600 pounds of pressure in both a verti-
cal distance of three (3) inches and a
horizontal distance of one (1) inch each side
of the strike, so as to prevent violation of
the strike.
Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be
equipped with a deadbolt having a minimum bolt
projection of one and one-half (lb) inches, or
a hook shaped or similar bolt that engages the
strike sufficiently to prevent spreading. The
deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five pin
tumblers and a cylinder guard.
Panic hardware, whenever required by the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California Administra-
tive Code, shall be equipped and installed as
follows:
1. Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two
(2) locking points on each door; or
On single doors, panic hardware may have one
locking point which is not to be located at
either the top or bottom rails of the door
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frame. The door shall have an astragal con-
structed of steel .125 thick which shall be
attached with non-removable bolts to the out-
side of the door. The astragal shall extend a
minimum of six (6) inches vertically above and
below the latch of the panic hardware. The
astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches
wide and extend a minimum of one (1) inch
beyond the edge of the door to which it is
attached.
Double doors containing panic hardware shall
have an astragal attached to the doors at
their meeting point which will close the
opening between them, but not interfere with
the operation of either door.
In multiple occupancy office buildings all en-
trance doors to individual office suites shall
meet the construction and locking requirements for
exterior doors.
Exterior transoms or windows shall be deemed
accessible if less than twelve (12) feet above
ground or adjacent to any pedestrian walkway.
Accessible windows and transoms having a pane or
opening exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches,
with the smallest dimension exceeding six (6)
inches, and not visible from a public or private
thoroughfare shall be protected in the following
manner:
1. Fully tempered glass or burglary resistant
glazing; or
The following window barriers may be used but
shall be secured with bolts which are non-
removable from the exterior:
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Interior or exterior steel or iron bars of
al least one-half (1/2) inch round or one
by one-quarter (1 x 1/4) inch flat metal
spaced not more than five (5) inches apart
and securely fastened; or
Interior or exterior iron or steel grills
of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch metal
with not more than a two (2) inch mesh and
securely fastened.
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The protective bars or grills shall not
interfere with the operation of opening win-
dows if such windows are'required to be open-
able by the Uniform Building Code.
G. Roof openings shall be equipped as follows:
1. Ail skylights on the roof of any building or
premises used for business purposes shall be
provided with:
a. Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
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Iron or steel .bars of at least one-half
(1/2) inch round or one by one-fourth
(1 x 1/4) inch flat metal mounted inside
the skylight and secured by bolts which
are non-removable from the exterior; or
A steel or iron grill of at least one-
eighth (1/8) inch metal with a maximum two
(2) inch mesh mounted, inside the skylight
and secured by bolts which are non-
removable from the exterior.
Ail hatchway openings on the roof of any
building or premises used for business pur-
poses shall be secured as follows:
If the hatchway is of wooden material, it
shall be covered on the inside with at
least sixteen (16) U.S. gauge sheet steel,
or its equivalent, attached with screws.
b. The hatchway shall be secured from the
inside with a slide bar or slide bolts.
c. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings
shall be provided with non-removable pins
when using pin-type hinges.
All air duct or air vent openings exceeding
ninety-six (96) square inches on the roof or
exterior walls of any commercial building
shall be secured by covering same with either
of the following:
a. Iron or steel bars of at least one-half
(1/2) inch round or one by one-fourth
(1 x 1/4) inch flat metal spaced no more
than five (5) inches apart and securely
fastened; or
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Iron or steel grills of at least one-
eighth (1/8) inch metal with a maximum two
(2) inch mesh and securely fastened.
If the barrier is on the outside, it shall
be secured with bolts which are non-
removable from the exterior.
The above must not interfere with venting
requirements, creating a potentially
hazardous condition to health and safety,
or conflict with the provisions of the
Uniform Building Code or Title 19, Cali-
fornia Administrative Code.
Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs shall
be fully enclosed with sheet metal to a height of
ten feet. This covering shall be locked against
the ladder with a case hardened hasp, secured with
non-removable screws or bolts. Hinges on the
cover will be provided with non-removable pins
when using pin-type hinges. If a padlock is used,
it shall have a hardened steel shackle, locking at
both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin tumbler
operation with non-removable key when in an un-
locked position.
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I. The following standards for lighting and address
markings shall apply to commercial buildings:
The address number of every commercial build-
ing shall be located and displayed so that it
shall be easily visible from the street. The
numerals in these numbers shall be no less
than six (6) inches in height and be of a
color contrasting to the background. In addi-
tion, any business which affords vehicular
access to the rear through any driveway,
alleyway or parking lot shall also display the
same numbers on the rear of the building.
Ail exterior doors to commercial buildings
shall be equipped with a lighting device
capable of providing a minimum of one (1)
footcandle of light. All exterior bulbs shall
be protected by weather and vandalism
resistant covers.
Open parking lots, and access thereto, pro-
viding more than ten parking spaces and for
use by the general public, shall be provided
with a maintained minimum of one (1) foot-
candle of light on the parking surface from
dusk until the termination of business every
operating day.
Establishments having specific type inventories
shall be protected by the following type alarm
service:
Silent alarm system with a central station
hookup and required 24-hour supervised ser-
vice
a. Jewelry store - Manufacturing, wholesale,
or retail
b. Any establishment manufacturing, storing
or selling firearms and ammunition
c. Establishments selling or storing whole-
sale liquor, tobacco or drugs
d. Facilities selling or storing furs
e. Precious metal storage facilities
f. Banks, savings and loans institutions,
and credit unions
2. Silent alarm system not requiring a central
station hookup or supervised service
a. Liquor stores
b. Pawn shops
c. Establishments manufacturing, storing or
selling electronic equipment
d. Establishments dealing in coins and
stamps
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e. Establishmentw manufacturing, storing or
selling industrial tool supplies
f. Establishments manufacturing, storing or
selling cameras
3. Local or audible alarm system
a. Antique dealers
b. Art galleries
c. Service stations
d. Food markets
4. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the
use of an alarm system providing a higher
level of security than that whichis required.
Section 8-212. Tests
A. Tests - General
It shall be the responsibility of the owner,
or his designated agent, of a building or
structure falling within the provisions of
this Division to provide the enforcing author-
ity with a written specification performance
test report indicating that the materials
utilized meet the minimum requirements.
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of
compliance with the provisions of this Divi-
sion or evidence that any material or any con-
struction does not conform to the requirements
of this Division, or in order to substantiate
claims for alternate materials or methods of
construction, the enforcing authority may
require tests as proof of compliance to be
made at the expense of the owner or his agent
by any agency which is approved by the en-
forcing authority.
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Specimens shall be representative, and the
construction shall be verified by assembly
drawings and bill of materials. Two complete
sets of manufacturer or fabricator installa-
tion instructions and full-size or accurate
scale templates for all items and hardware
shall be included.
B. Sliding Glass Door Tests/Procedures
The construction and size of the test door
assemblies, jambs and headers, and all hard-
ware components shall be representative of
that for which acceptance is desired. The
door assembly and mounting in the support
fixture shall simulate the rigidity normally
provided to a door assembly in a building by
the ceiling, floor and walls.
Sample doors submitted for testing shall be
glazed. Panels shall be closed and locked
with the primary locking device only.
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Tests shall be performed on the samples in the
following order:
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With the panels in the test position, a
concentrated load of 800 pounds shall be
applied to the vertical pull stile incor-
porating a locking device, at a point on
the stile within 6 inches of the locking
device, in the direction parallel to the
plane of the glass that would tend to open
the door. With the load removed, deter-
mine if the primary locking device can be
unlocked by manipulation as described in
Test 1, infra.
With panels in the test position, a con-
centrated load of 50 pounds shall be
applied to the vertical pull stile incor-
porating a locking device, at a point on
the stile within 6 inches of the locking
device, in the direction parallel to the
plane of the glass that would tend to open
the door while, simultaneously, an addi-
tional concentrated load of 200 pounds is
applied to the same area of the same stile
in a direction perpendicular to the plane
of glass toward the interior side of the
building. With the load applied, deter-
mine if the primary locking device can be
unlocked by manipulation as directed in
Test 1, infra.
Repeat Test b substituting 800 pounds for
the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
With the panels in the test position, a
concentrated load of 50 pounds shall be
applied to the vertical pull stile incor-
porating a locking device, at a point on
the stile within 6 inches of the locking
device, in the direction parallel to the
plane of the glass that would tend to open
the door while simultaneously, an addi-
tional concentrated load of 200 pounds is
applied to the same stile in the direction
perpendicular to the plane of the glass
toward the exterior side of the door.
With the load applied, determine if the
primary locking device can be unlocked by
manipulation as described in Test 1,
infra.
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Repeat Test d substituting 800 pounds for
the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
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with the movable panel lifted upward to
its full limit within the confines of the
door frame, a concentrated load of 800
pounds shall be applied separately to each
vertical pull stile incorporating a lock-
ing device, at a point on the stile within
6 inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of the
glass that would tend to open the door.
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With the load' removed, determine if the
primary locking device can be unlocked by
manipulation as described in Test 1,
infra.
With the movable panel lifted upward to
its full limit within the confines of the
door frames, a concentrated load of 50
pounds shall be applied to the vertical
pull stile incorporating a locking de-
vice, at a point on the stile within 6
inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of the
glass that would tend to open the door
while, simultaneously, an additional con-
centrated load of 200 pounds is applied to
the same area of the same stile in the
direction perpendicular to the plane of
the glass toward the interior side of the
door. With load applied, determine if the
primary locking device can be unlocked by
manipulation as described in Test 1,
infra.
Repeat Test g substituting 800 pounds for
the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
With the movable panel lifted upward to
its full limit within the confines of the
door panel, a concentrated load of 50
pounds shall be applied to the vertical
stile incorporating a locking device, at a
point on the stile within 6 inches of the
locking device, in the direction parallel
to the plane of glass that would tend to
open the door while, simultaneously, and
additional concentrated load of 200
pounds is applied to the same area of the
same stile in the direction perpendicular
to the plane of the glass toward the
exterior side of the door. with the load
applied, determine if the primary locking
device can be unlocked by manipulation as
described in Test 1, infra.
Repeat Test i substituting 800 pounds for
the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
For inside sliding doors, repeat Test d
while simultaneously applying a concen-
trated load of 50 pounds at the end of the
movable bottom rail near the meeting
stiles inward. For outside sliding doors,
repeat Test d while simultaneously apply-
ing a concentrated load of 50 pounds at
the end of the movable bottom rail near
the meeting stiles and outward.
Lift, push, pull, or otherwise manipulate
by hand the door relative to the clear-
ances within the frame while attempting to
open the door. This test shall be con-
ducted continuously for five (5) minutes.
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Examine the assembly and determine a
method and position for inserting a tool
through the assembly from the outside so
as to contact the primary locking device
or the latch. Two different tools shall
be used: a knife or spatula with a thin
blade approximately 1/32 inch thick, not
more than one (1) inch wide and no longer
than six (6) inches; and a piece of stiff
steel wire with a diameter of approxi-
mately 1/16 inch. Determine whether it is
possible to insert the wire or manipulate
with either of these tools so as to unlock
the door within a five (5) minute time
period.
m. with the following tools:
(1)
A knife or spatula with a thin blade
approximately 1/32 inch thick, not
more than one (1) inch wide, and no
longer than six (6) inches; and
(2) A straight or Phillips screwdriver
with a maximum six (6) inch shaft
Remove from the door assembly all screws,
glazing beads, or other mechanical fas-
teners which can be removed readily from
the exterior within a time limit of five
(5) minutes. Determine if the primary
locking device can be unlocked or entry
gained by manipulation as described in
Test 1, infra.
Fixed Panels. Fixed panels shall be fastened
in accordance with the manufacturer's in-
structions. Tests shall be performed in the
following order:
a®
with the panels in the normal position, a
concentrated load of 300 pounds shall be
applied at midspan of the fixed jambstile
in the direction parallel to the plane of
the glass that would tend to remove the
fixed panel from the frame jamb pocket.
With the load applied, determine if entry
can be gained by manipulation as described
in Subsection B, 3, 1, infra.
b®
With the panels in the normal position, a
concentrated load of 300 pounds shall be
applied at midspan of the fixed jambstile
in the direction parallel to the plane of
the glass that would tend to remove the
fixed panel from the frame jamb pocket
while, simultaneously, an additional
concentrated load of 150 pounds is applied
at midspan of the fixed panel interlock
stile in the direction perpendicular to
the plane of the glass which would tend to
disengage the meeting stiles. With this
load applied, determine if entry can be
gained by manipulation as described in
Subsection B, 3, 1, infra.
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Repeat Test a ~ith the fixed panel lifted
upward to its full limit within the con-
fines of the door frame. The lifting
force need not exceed 150 pounds at the
bottom of the exterior face of the meeting
stile. With this load applied, determine
if entry can be gained by manipulation as
described in Subsection B, 3, 1, infra.
A sliding door assembly shall fail these tests
if at any time during or after the test, the
sliding door assembly does not remain engaged,
intact, and in the closed and locked position
or by manipulating an exposed component; or if
one can enter through displaced or damaged
portions.
The report shall include the following: Iden-
tification of the samples tested; type, size,
location, and number of locking devices; type,
location, and number of anchors; type and
thickness of glazing material and an indica-
tion of whether or not the subject passed the
test. The report shall also indicate at what
point the assembly fails. The report shall be
certified to be a true copy by the testing
laboratory and shall be forwarded direct from
the laboratory to the enforcing authority.
C. Window Classifications
Type A window assemblies incorporate one or
more sashes that open by sliding in the plane
of the wall in which the window is installed.
Type B window assemblies incorporate one or
more framed sashes which are hinged at or near
two corners of the individual sash and open
toward the exterior of the wall.
Type C windows assemblies incorporate one or
more sashes which open toward the interior and
are hinged at or near two corners of the sash.
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Type D window assemblies incorporate one or
more sashes which are hinged or pivot near the
center so that part of the sash opens into the
interior wall and part opens toward the exte-
rior.
D. Window Tests/Procedures
Window assemblies shall be mounted following
the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Install the window assembly in a test fixture
which simulates the wall construction re-
quired by Chapter 25 of the Uniform Building
Code. The unit shall be fully glazed. The
sash shall be closed and locked with the
primary locking device only.
2. Tests for Type A window assemblies shall be
performed in the following order:
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With the sliding sash in the normal posi-
tion, a concentrated load of 200 pounds
shall be applied separately to each member
incorporating a locking device, at a point
on the sash member within 6 inches of the
locking device, in the direction parallel
to the plane of the glass that would tend
to open the window. With the load re-
moved, apply the manipulation test de-
scribed in Subsection B, 3, 1, supra.
With the sliding sash in the normal posi-
tion, a concentrated load of 200 pounds
shall be applied separately to each sash
member incorporating a locking device, at
a point on the sash member within 6 inches
of the locking device in the direction
parallel to the plane of the glass that
would tend to open the window while,
simultaneously, an additional concen-
trated load of 75 pounds is applied in the
same area of the same sash member in the
direction perpendicular to the plane of
the glass toward the interior side of the
window. With the load removed, apply the
manipulation test described in Subsec-
tion B, 3, 1, supra.
With the sliding sash in the normal posi-
tion, a concentrated load of 200 pounds
shall be applied separately to each sash
member incorporating a locking device, at
a point on the sash member within 6 inches
of the locking device, in the direction
parallel to the plane of the glass that
would tend to open the window while,
simultaneously, an additional concen-
trated load of 75 pounds is applied to the
same area of the same sash member in the
direction perpendicular to the plane of
the glass toward the exterior side of the
window. With the load removed, apply the
manipulation test described in Subsec-
tion B, 3, 1, supra.
With the sliding sash lifted upward to the
full limit within the confines of the
window frame, a concentrated load of 200
pounds shall be applied separately to each
sash member incorporating a locking de-
vice, at a point on the sash within 6
inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of glass
that would tend to open the window. With
the load removed, apply the manipulation
test described in Subsection B, 3, 1,
supra.
With the sliding sash lifted upward to the
full limit within the confines of the
window frame, a concentrated load of 200
pounds shall be applied separately to each
sash member incorporating a locking de-
vice, at a point on the sash within 6
inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of the
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glass that would ten~ to open the window
while, simultaneously, an additional con-
centrated load of 75 pounds is applied to
the same area of the same sash member in
the direction perpendicular to the plane
of the glass towards the interior side of
the window. With the load removed, apply
the manipulation test described in Sub-
section B, 3, 1, supra.
With the sliding sash lifted upward to the
full limit within the confines of the
window frame, a concentrated load of 200
pounds shall be applied separately to each
sash member incorporating a locking de-
vice, at a point on the sash member within
6 inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of the
glass that would tend to open the window
while, simultaneously, an additional con-
centrated load of 75 pounds is applied to
the same area of the same sash member in
the direction perpendicular to the plane
of the glass toward the exterior side of
the window.~ With the load removed, apply
the manipulation test described in Sub-
section B, 3, 1, supra.
For inside sliding windows, repeat Test f
while simultaneously applying a concen-
trated load of 25 pounds inward at the end
of te movable bottom rail near the meeting
stile opposite the lockstile. For outside
sliding windows, repeat Test f while
simultaneously applying a concentrated
load of 25 pounds in the same direction as
the perpendicular load inward at the end
of the movable bottom rail near the meet-
ing stile opposite the lock stile outward.
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Perform the disassembly and manipulation
test as described in Subsection B, 3, m,
supra.
The tests for Type B and C window assemblies
shall be performed in the following order:
With the swinging sash in the normal posi-
tion, apply a concentrated load of 100
pounds within 3 inches of each end of the
rail or stile which is opposite the hinged
side, in the direction perpendicular to
the plane of the glass that would tend to
open the window.
Repeat Test a and simultaneously apply a
concentrated load of 100 pounds on the
outside within 1 inch of the end of the
stile or rail which is opposite the hinged
side, in a direction parallel to the plane
of the glazing which would tend to dis-
engage the lock.
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With the swinging sash in the normal posi-
tion, apply a concentrated load of 200
pounds on the rail or stile containing the
locking device within 6 inches of the
lock.
de
Repeat Test b while simultaneously apply-
ing Test c. The manipulation test de-
scribed in Subsection B, 3, 1, supra,
shall be applied in Tests a, b, and d to
the sash with the load removed.
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Perform the disassembly and manipulation
test as described in Subsection B, 3, m,
supra.
Tests for Type D window assemblies shall be
performed in the following order:
With the sash in the normal position,
simultaneously apply a concentrated load
of 100 pounds within 3 inches of the ends
of each rail or stile which is perpendic-
ular to the pivot sides in the direction
that would tend to open the sash.
With the sash in the normal position,
apply a concentrated load of 100 pounds on
the rail or stile containing the pivot
within 1 inch of the pivot in a direction
parallel to the pivots.
c. Repeat Test b, applying the load to the
opposite rail or stile.
With the sash in the normal position,
apply a concentrated load of 200 pounds on
the rail or stile containing the locking
device within 6 inches of the lock.
Repeat Test d while simultaneously apply-
ing the load specified in Test b. Repeat
Test d while simultaneously applying the
load specified in Test c above. The
manipulation test described in Subsec-
tion B, 3, 1, supra, shall'be applied in
Tests a, b, c, and d above to the sash
with the load removed.
fe
Perform the disassembly and manipulation
test as described in Subsection B, 3, m,
supra.
A window assembly shall fail these tests if at
any time during or after the tests, the
assembly does not remain engaged, intact, and
in the closed and locked position, or by
manipulating exposed component; or if one can
enter through displaced or damaged portions.
The report shall contain a description of the
results of the test performed in accordance
with the test methods above. The report shall
include the following: Identification of the
samples tested; type, location, and number of
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anchors; type and'thickness of glazing mate-
rial and in indication of whether or not the
subject passed the test. The report shall
also indicate at what point the assembly
fails. The test report shall be certified to
be a true copy by the testing laboratory and
shall be forwarded direct from the laboratory
to the enforcing authority.
ADOPTED, this Sth day of
the following vote=
AYES, COUNCILMEN=
NOES, COUNCILMEN=
June , 1978, by
Garthe, Ward, Bricken, 0rtiz,
Yamamoto, Evans, Brandt
None
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None
MAYOR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KEITH L. GOW
CITY ATTORNEY