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ORDINANCE NO. NS-1794
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTIONS 8-200, 8-201, 8-202,
8-208, 8-210, AND 8-211 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION
8-203 THERETO, TO REVISE THE BUILDING
SECURITY REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Section 8-200 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-200. Application and scope.
The provisions of this security ordinance shall apply
to all activities for which a building permit is required.
Additions, alterations and repairs: 50 percent more of
the buildings current valuation. When additions, alterations
or repairs within any 12 month period exceeds 50 percent of the
value of any existing building or structure, each building or
structure shall be made to conform to the requirements for new
buildings or structures.
Ail applicable state and local fire codes must be
adhered to. No portion of this ordinance shall supersede
any local, state or federal laws, regulations or codes.
SECTION 2: That Section 8-201 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-201. Definitions of technical terms.
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 authorized
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 equipment or device.
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PAGE TWO
Auxiliary lockin~ device is a secondary locking system
added to the primary locking system to provide additional security.
Bolt is a metal bar which, when actuated, is projected
(or "thrown") either horizontally or vertically into a retain-
ing member, such as a strike plate, to prevent a door from
moving or opening.
Bolt Drojection (or bolt throw) is the distance from the
edge of the door, at the bolt center line, to the farthest 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.
Commercial or industrial buildin~ 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, hinqes,
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 is the central
a cylinder containing the keyway, which is rotated
to operate the lock mechanism.
part of
by the key
Cylinder ~uard is a hardened metal ring or plate sur-
rounding 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 pressure.
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Dead latch is a spring actuated latch bolt having a
beveled end and incorporating a plunger which, when depressed,
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 passageway through
a wall. For the purposes of this division, a door assembly
consists of the following parts: Doors, hinges, locking device
or devices; operation contracts (such as handles, knobs, push
plates); miscellaneous hardware and closures; the frame, in-
cluding the head, threshold, and jambs plus the anchorage
devices to the surrounding wall and a portion of the surround-
ing wall extending thirty-six (36) inches from each side of
the jambs and sixteen (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 exterior
of the building.
Dwellin9 is a building or portion thereof designed exclu-
sively for residential occupancy, including single family and
multiple-family dwellings.
Flushbolt is a normal manual, key, turn operated or
automatic releasing metal throwbolt, normally used on in-
active 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 ~lass means those materials meeting or
exceeding ANSI Standard 297.1 - Safety Glazing.
Inactive leaf or door means either leaf or door of a pair
of doors which has no surface mounted hardware and which re-
ceives and holds the latch or bolt of the primary locking system.
Jamb is the vertical members of a door frame to which the
door is secured.
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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.
Locked indicator, is a device indicating whether the lock
set (deadbolt, etc.) is locked or open.
Lockin~ device is a part of a window or sliding door
assembly which is intended to prevent movement of the movable
sash or door.
Minimum maintained means measurable light level at furthest
point from lighting source at ground level.
Multiple-family dwellin9 is a building or portion thereof
designed for occupancy by one or more persons living independ-
ently of each other, including hotels, motels, apartments,
duplexes, town houses, and condominiums.
Panic hardware is a latching device on a door assembly 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 fifteen (15) pounds is applied
to the releasing device in the direction of exit travel. Such
releasing devices are bars or panels extending not less than
two-thirds (2/3) of the width of the door and placed at heights
suitable for the service required, not less than thirty (30)
nor more than forty-four (44) inches above the floor.
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Part, as distinguished from component, is a unit (or
subassembly) which combines with other units to make up a
component.
Primar~ locking device is the single locking system on a
door or window unit whose function is to prevent unauthorized
intrusion.
Private dwellin~ 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, sometimes,
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 know, 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 construction.
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.
Swin~in~ door means a door hinged at the stile or at the
head and threshold.
U.L. listed means tested and listed by Underwriters Labora-
tories, Inc.
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Vandal resistant cover is a protective cover constructed
of either acrylic, polycarbonate or wire mesh which totally
encloses the light source. The wire mesh must have a maximum
1/4 inch mesh. The polycarbonate and acrylic must have a
minimum 1/8 inch thickness. The purpose of the cover is to
discourage the willful destruction of the light source.
Visibility corridor is an opening of at least a 10-inch
square and shall be located a minimum of 36 inches and not to
exceed 50 inches above ground level.
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 surrounds and
supports the sashes and is attached to the surrounding wall.
The members include side jambs (vertical), head jamb (upper,
horizontal), sill and mullions.
SECTION 3: That Section 8-202 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-202. Definition of "enforcing authority"
As used in this division, the term "enforcing authority"
shall mean the Executive Director of Community Development and
Housing and his authorized representatives.
SECTION 4: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding a section, to be numbered 8-203, which said
section reads as follows:
Sec. 8-203. Enforcement.
The enforcing authority is hereby empowered and directed to
administer and enforce the provisons of this division relating
to physical security requirements for buildings in the City of
Santa Ana. Plans and specifications for proposed construction
must be approved by the enforcing authority 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 applicant has complied with this division.
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PAGE SEVEN
SECTION 5: That Section 8-208 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-208. Garage-type doors.
solid
shall
(a) Garage-type doors, which are either rolling
overhead, swinging, sliding, or accordian style
conform to the following standards:
overhead,
doors
(1) 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.
(2) Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness
of .0215 inches and riveted together a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches on center along the outside seams.
There shall be a full width horizontal beam attached
to the main door structure 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.
(3) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum
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
have a density of not less than five (5) ounces per
square foot.
(b) Where sliding or accordian doors are utilized,
they shall be equipped with guide tracks which shall be de-
signed so that the door cannot be removed from the track when
in the closed and locked position.
(c) Doors that exceed sixteen
have two (2) lock receiving points,
of the door.
(16) feet in width shall
one located on each side
Doors not exceeding sixteen (16) feet shall have one
lock receiving point placed on either side of the door. A
single bolt may be used in the center of the door with the
locking point located either in the floor or door frame header.
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PAGE EIGHT
(d) Ail overhead or swinging doors shall be equipped with
slidebolts which shall be capable of utilizing padlocks with
a minimum nine-thirty-seconds (9/32) inch shackle.
(1) The entire slidebolt assembly shall be con-
structed of case-hardened steel and shall have a frame
a minimum of .120 inches in thickness, and a bolt-diameter
a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch, and shall protrude at
least one and one-half (1-1/2) inches into the receiving
guide.
(2) 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.
(e) 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 (5) pin tumbler operation. The key shall be non-removable
when in an unlocked position.
(f) Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum
five (5) pin tumbler operation with the bolt or locking bar
extending into the receiving guide a minimum of one inch.
(g) Pedestrian access doors contained in garage type doors
shall comply to the standards set forth in Section 8-211 (b) or
(e).
SECTION 6: That Section 8-210 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-210. Special residential building provisions.
The following special provisions shall apply to all
residential dwellings.
(a) 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.
(b) Any swinging door leading from a garage into a resi-
dence shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thick-
ness of one and three-eights (1-3/8) inches.
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(C) The above-described doors shall be equipped with a
single cylinder deadbolt having a minimum projection of one
inch and an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch
into the strike receiving the bolt. The bolt shall be con-
structed so as to resist cutting tool attacks. The cylinder
shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five (5) pin tum-
blers, 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 deadbolt and latch can be retracted
by a single action of the inside door knob or lever, may be
utilized provided it meets all other specifications for lock-
ing devices.
(d) Installation and construction of frames and jambs
for exterior swinging doors shall be as follows:
(1) Door jambs shall be installed with solid
backing in such a manner that no voids exist between
the strike side of the jamb and the frame opening for
a vertical distance of six (6) inches each side of the
strike. Finger joints are prohibited within twelve (12)
inches vertically of any locking device.
(2) In wood framing, horizontal blocking shall be
placed between studs at door lock height for three (3)
stud spaces each side of the door openings. Trimmers
shall be full length from the heads to the floor with
solid backing against soles plates.
(e) The inactive leaf of double doors shall be equipped
with metal flushbolt(s) having a minimum embedment of five-
eights (5/8) inch into the head and threshold of the door frame.
(f) Glazing in exterior doors or within
of a door locking mechanism shall be of fully
rated burglary resistance glazing.
forty (40) inches
tempered glass or
(g) Hinges for outswinging exterior doors shall be equip-
ped with non-removable hinge pins or a mechanical interlock to
preclude removal of the door from the exterior by removing the
hinge pins.
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PAGE TEN
This requirement shall also apply to exterior hinges
on any swinging door which leads from a garage into a residence.
(h) Strikeplates shall be constructed of minimum sixteen
(16) U.S. gauge steel, bronze or brass a minimum of three and
one-half (3-1/2) inches in length and secured to the jamb with
screws a minimum of two and one-half (2-1/2) inches in length.
(i) Ail front exterior doors shall be equipped with a
wide angle one hundred eighty (180) degree door viewer, except
where clear vision panels are installed.
(j) When panic hardware is required by the Uniform Build-
ing Code or Title 24, California Administrative Code, it shall
be equipped and installed as follows:
(1) Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two (2)
locking points on each door, one located at the header, the
other at the threshold of the door; or
(2) 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 frame. The door shall
have an astragal constructed of steel .125 inches thick
which shall be attached with non-removable bolts or
welded to the outside 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.
(3) Double doors containing panic hardware shall
have a full length steel 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.
(k) The following provisions for address markings shall
apply to residential dwellings:
(1) Ail residential structures shall display
a street number in a prominent position so that it
shall be easily visible from the street. The numbers
shall be four inches in height, of a color contrast-
ing to the background and located so they may be clearly
seen and read. If the structure has rear vehicle access,
numbers shall be placed there as well.
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(2) At each driveway entrance to a multiple-
family dwelling complex or a private residential com-
munity which has access from a public roadway, there
shall be an illuminated diagrammatic representation
(plot plan) of the complex which shows the location
of the viewer and the building units within the
complex.
(3) 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 subsection (k), infra. Each
individual unit of residence shall have a unit identi-
fying number, letter or combination thereof displayed
upon the door.
(4) Buildings shall be numbered with the approval
of the enforcing authority.
(5) This section shall not prevent supplementary
numbering such as reflective numbers on street curbs or
decorative numbering but this shall be considered sup-
plemental only and shall not satisfy the requirements
of this section.
(6) Maps of the complex shall be furnished to the
Police and Fire Departments upon completion of construc-
tion. The maps shall include building indentification
and unit identification.
(1) Ail exterior doors shall be equipped with a lighting
device which shall provide a minimum maintained one foot candle
of light at ground level during hours of darkness. Lighting
devices shall be protected by vandal resistant covers.
(m) Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and with-
in multiple-family dwelling complexes shall be equipped with
lighting devices which shall provide a minimum maintained one
foot candle of light at ground level during hours of darkness.
Lighting devices shall be protected by vandal resistant covers.
(n) Ail parking lots, carports, garages and parking
structures of multiple-family dwelling complexes shall be
equipped with lighting devices which will provide a minimum
maintained one foot candle of light on the parking surface
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PAGE TWELVE
during hours of darkness. Subterranean parking
tain lighting 24 hours a day. Lighting devices
tected by vandal resistant covers.
lots shall main-
shall be pro-
(o) Ail exterior required lighting devices shall be placed
at a height which will fully illuminate an average adult.
(p) In multiple-family dwelling complexes where a common
laundry is supplied, the laundry room's access door shall be
equipped with a window, self closure device and self locking
door lock which can be manually disengaged on the interior.
Lighting shall be maintained inside the laundry room during
hours of darkness.
(q) When access to or within a multiple-family dwelling
complex or private residential community is unduly difficult
because of secured openings or where immediate access is
necessary for lifesaving or fire fighting purposes, a key
override is to be installed in an accessible location. The
key override shall be mastered to both Fire Department and
Police Department keys.
(r) Ail skylights on the roof of any residential struc-
ture shall be provided with rated burglary resistant glazing.
(s) Passenger elevators, the interiors of which are not
completely visible when car door(s) is open, shall have mirrors
so placed as to make visible the whole of the elevator interior
to prospective passengers outside the elevator.
(t) Whenever a mail slot is located within forty (40)
inches of the primary locking device on any exterior door, it
shall be covered by an interior hood which will discourage
manipulation of the primary locking device.
(u) All exterior block wall fencing of multiple-family
dwelling complexes shall have intervals providing visibility
corridors, which will allow visibility of the interior from
outside the wall, and these visibility corridors shall be
placed at regular intervals. These will be required on the
side facing the street only.
(v) Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs shall
be fully enclosed with sheet metal to a height of ten (10) feet.
This covering shall be locked against the ladder with a case
hardened hasp, secured with non-removable screws or bolts and
a padlock with a minimum 3/8 inch hardened steel shackle,
locking at'both heel and toe, and a minimum five (5) pin tumbler
operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position.
Hinges on the cover will be provided with non-removable pins
when using pin type hinges.
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SECTION 7: That Section 8-211 of the Santa Ana Municipal
'Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-211. Special commercial building provisions.
(a) Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors
with glass panels, solid wood or metal doors shall be construc-
ted or protected as follows: (electronic sliding doors are
prohibited)
(1) 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 locking device is installed;
such reinforcement being able to restrict collapsing of the
door around the locking device.
(2) Except when double cylinder deadbolts are
utilized or safety glazing is required by Chapter 54 of
of the UoB.C., any glazing installed within forty (40)
inches of any door locking mechanism shall be constructed
or protected as follows:
a. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary
resistant glazing; or
b. Iron or steel grills of at least one-
eighth (1/8) inch mesh secured with non-removable
bolts on the inside of the glazing may be utilized;
and framing for iron or steel grills shall be by
one (1) inch by one-fourth (1/4) inch flat metal
secured by non-removable bolts; or
c. 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 (lxl/4) inch flat metal,
spaced not more than five (5) inches apart and
secured with non-removable bolts.
d. Items b. and c. above shall not inter-
fere with the operation of opening windows if such
windows are required to be openable by the Uniform
Building Code.
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PAGE FOURTEEN
(b) Ail swinging exterior doors with the exception of
aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as follows:
(1) A single or double door shall be equipped with
a double or single cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall
have a minimum projection of one 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
(5) 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. All deadbolts will
be equipped with a locked indicator. Exposed instal-
lation screws on double cylinder deadbolts shall be non-
removable. The provisions of this subsection do not apply
where (1) panic hardware is required, or (2) an equivalent
device is approved by the enforcing authority. Locking
devices shall be mounted at a height of not less than
thirty (30) nor more than forty-four (44) inches above
the finished floor.
(2) 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.
(3) Whenever a mail slot is located within forty
inches of the primary locking device on any exterior door
it shall be covered by an interior hood which will dis-
courage manipulation of the primary locking device.
(4) Strikeplates shall be constructed of minimum
sixteen (16) U.S. gauge steel, bronze or brass, a minimum
of three and one half (3-1/2) inches in length and
secured to the jamb with screws a minimum of two and
one-half (2-1/2) inches in length.
(c) Ail exterior double doors shall be equipped as
follows:
(1) The inactive leaf of double doors shall be
equipped with automatic releasing metal flushbolts hav-
ing a minimum embedment of five-eights (5/8) inch into
the header and threshold of the door frame or by panic
hardware which contains a minimum of two (2) locking
points, one located at the header the other at the
threshold of each door.
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(2) Double doors shall have a full length astragal,
constructed of steel a minimum of .125 inch thick which
will cover the opening between the doors. The astragal
shall be a minimum of two (2) inches wide, and extend a
minimum of one 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.
(d) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall conform to the
following:
(1) The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors
shall be so constructed or protected to withstand one
thousand six hundred (1,600) pounds of pressure in both
a vertical 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.
(2) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped
with a two-point locking mechanism consisting of deadbolt
having a minimum bolt projection of one and one half inches,
or a hook shaped or similar bolt that engages the strike
sufficiently to prevent spreading and a metal automatic
releasing threshold bolt having a minimum embedment of
five-eights (5/8) inch into the floor. The deadbolt lock
shall have a minimum of five (5) pin tumblers, and a cylinder
guard and shall be equipped with a locked indicator.
(e) Panic hardware, whenever required by the Uniform
Building Code or Title 24, California Administrative Code, shall
be equipped and installed as follows:
(1) Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two
locking points on each door, one located at the header,
the other at the threshold of the door; or
(2)
(2) 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 frame. The door shall
have an astragal constructed of steel .125 inch thick
which shall be attached with non-removable bolts to the
outside of the door. The astragal shall extend a minimun
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 inch
beyond the edge of the door to which it is attached.
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(3) Double doors containing panic hardware shall
have a full length astragal constructed of steel, attached
to the doors at their meeting point which will close the
opening between them, but not interfere with the operation
of either door.
(f) Installation and construction of frames and jambs for
exterior swinging doors shall be as follows:
(1) Door jambs shall be installed with solid backing
in such a manner that no voids exist between the strike side
of the jamb and the frame opening for a vertical distance
of six (6) inches each side of the strike. Finger joints
are prohibited.
(2) In wood framing, horizontal blocking shall be
placed between studs at door lock height for three (3)
stud spaces each side of the door openings. Trimmers
shall be full length from the heads to the floor with
solid backing against sole plates.
(g) In multiple occupancy office buildings all entrance
doors to individual office suites shall meet the construction
and locking requirements for exterior doors.
(h) In multiple occupancy buildings, interior walls
dividing the individual suites shall not end at the false
ceiling but shall continue to the real roof.
(i) Exterior transoms or windows shall be deemed acces-
sible 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
(2) The following window barriers may be used but
shall be secured with bolts which are non-removable from
the exterior:
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PAGE SEVENTEEN
a. Interior or exterior steel or iron bars
of at least one-half (1/2) inch round or one by
one-quarter (lxl/4) inch flat metal spaced not more
than five (5) inches apart and securely fastened; or
b. 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.
(3) ~ The protective bars or grills shall not inter-
fere wit~ the operation of opening windows if such windows
are required to be openable by the Uniform Building Code.
(j) 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
b. Iron or steel bars of at least one-half
(1/2) inch round or one by one-fourth (lxl/4) inch
flat metal spaced not more than five (5) inches on
center to cross the narrowest dimension of the open-
ing being covered. If the narrowest dimension of
that opening exceeds eighteen (18) inches, cross
members shall be welded into place, not more than
eighteen (18) inches apart beginning with a cross
member at the center of the opening. Cross
members shall be welded to each and every bar it
crosses. The entire bar assembly shall be mounted
inside the skylight and shall be attached to the
building structure by means of machine bolts spaced
not,more than sixteen (16) inches apart or attached
by means of an equivalent method approved by the
enforcing authority; or
c. 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.
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PAGE EIGHTEEN
d. These requirements do not apply on any
structure with a height of 35 feet or more where
there is no readily available roof access as
determined by the enforcing authority.
(2) Ail hatchway openings on the
building or premises used for business
be secured as follows:
roof of any
purposes shall
a. 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 which are
attached by non-removable bolts.
c. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings
shall be provided with non-removable pins when
using pin-type hinges.
(3) Ail 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 (lxl/4) inch
flat metal spaced no more than five (5) inches
apart and securely fastened; or
b. Iron or steel grills of at least one-
eighth (1/8) inch metal with a maximum two (2)
inch mesh and securely fastened.
c. If the barrier is on the outside,
shall be secured with bolts which are non-
removable from the exterior.
it
d. The above must not interfere with venting
requirements, creating a potentially hazardous
conditions to health and safety, or conflict with
the provisions of the Uniform Building Code or
Title 19, California Administrative Code.
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PAGE NINETEEN
(k) Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs shall
be fully enclosed with sheet metal to a height of ten (10)
feet. This covering shall be locked against the ladder with
a case hardened hasp, secured with non-removable screws or
bolts and a padlock with a minimum 3/8 inch hardened steel
shackle, locking at both heel and toe, and a minimum five (5)
pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an un-
locked position. Hinges on the cover will be provided with
non-removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
(1) A building located within eight (8) feet of utility
poles, trees or similar structures which allow access to the
building's roof, windows or other openings shall have such
access area barricaded or fenced with materials to deter human
climbing.
ings
(m) The following standards for lighting and address mark-
shall apply to commercial buildings:
(1) The address number of every commercial building
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 addition, 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.
(2) Ail exterior doors shall be equipped with a
lighting device which shall provide a minimum maintained
one-foot candle of light at ground level during hours of
darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by vandal
resistant covers.
(3) Ail parking lots, and access thereto, providing
more than ten (10) parking spaces and for use by the
general public, shall be provided with a minimum main-
tained one foot candle of light on the parking surface
from dusk until the termination of business every operat-
ing day. At all other hours of darkness, a minimum main-
tained .25 foot candles of light shall be provided at
ground level.
(4) Exterior lighting shall not shine away from
subject property.
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PAGE TWENTY
(n) Interior night lighting shall be maintained in those
areas that are visible from the street (ground floors only).
(o) Ail exterior block wall fencing shall have inter-
vals providing visibility corridors which will allow visibility
of the interior from outside the wall, and these visibility
corridors shall be placed at regular intervals. This applies
only to block walls visible from the street.
(p) Passenger elevators, the interiors of which are not
completely visible when the car door(s) is open, shall have
mirrors so placed as to make visible the whole of the elevator
interior to prospective passengers outside the elevator.
(q) When access to or within a commercial complex is
unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immedi-
ate access is necessary for life saving or fire fighting
purposes, a key override is to be installed in an accessible
location. The key override shall be mastered to both the Fire
Department and Police Department keys.
(r) Any structure four (4) stories in height or greater
will have a repeater installed in its roof.
(s) Establishments having specific type inventories shall
be protected by the following alarm service:
(1) Silent alarm system with a central station hook-
up and required twenty-four-hour supervised service:
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 loan institutions
and credit unions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1794
PAGE TWENTY-ONE
(2)
station hookup or supervised service:
a. Liquor stores.
b. Pawnshops
selling
d.
selling
f.
selling
(3)
(4)
use of an
than that which
Silent alarm system not requiring a central
Establishments manufacturing, storing or
electronic equipment.
Establishments dealing in coins and stamps.
Establishments manufacturing, storing or
industrial tool supplies.
Establishments manufacturing, storing or
cameras.
Local or audible alarm system:
a. Antique dealers.
b. Art galleries.
c. Service stations.
d. Food markets.
Nothing in this subsection shall preclude
alarm system providing a higher
is required.
the
level of security
SECTION 8: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court or
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City
Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would
have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentence,
clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or uncon-
stitutional.
ORDINANCE NO. NS~1794
PAGE TWENTY-TWO
SECTION 9: Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the
repeal hereby of any ordinance shall in any manner affect the
prosecution for violation of ordinances, which violations were
committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed
as affecting any of the provisions of such ordinance relating
to the collection of any such license or penalty or the penal
provision applicable to any cash deposit in lieu thereof, re-
quired to be posted, filed or deposit pursuant to any ordinance
and all rights and obligations thereunder appertaining shall
continue in full force and effect.
ADOPTED this _!4~h. day of October
, 1985.
ATTEST:
Dahlel E. Griset
Mayor
~anice C. Guy //
Clerk of the Counc~
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Griset Aye
Acosta A~9
Hart A6sent
Luxembourger Aye
Johnson
McGuigan Aye
Young
APPRi~y~O FORM: