Ordinance 1985-17ORDINANCE NO. 85-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENACTING
CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE IV, OF THE GILROY CITY
CODE PERTAINING TO BUILDING SECURITY.
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has requested enact-
ment of a building security ordinance so that an effective
anti-crime program can be pursued in the City of Gilroy,
and good cause appearing therefore,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Chapter 6, Article IV, of the Gilroy
City Code is enacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 6
ARTICLE IV, BUILDING SECURITY
Sec 6.13. 'Scope.
(a)
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all
activities for which a building permit is required by
the ordinances of this City. The requirements of this
Chapter shall apply to existing buildings to the same
extent as the requirements of the Uniform Building
Code apply to existing buildings.
(b)
Existing multiple family dwelling units which, on the
effective date of this ordinance are rented or leased,
but thereafter are converted to privately-owned family
units, including condominiums, shall comply with the
Special Residential Building Provisions of this Chapter.
(c) Any existing structure which converts from its original
, occupancy group as designated in the Uniform Building
~ Code, shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
(d)
Any building which requires special type releasing,
latching, or locking devices under the provisions of
the Uniform Building Code or Title 19 of the California
Administrative Code, shall be exempt from the provisions
of this ordinance relating to locking devices of interior
and/or exterior doors.
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Sec. 6.14.
Definitions
Except as otherwise defined in this ordinance, all
terms used herein, which are defined bY applicable State
law, together with any amendments thereto, are used in this
ordinance as so defined, unless from the context hereof it
clearly appears that a different meaning is intended.
(a)
"Approved" means certified as meeting the requirements
of this Chapter by the enforcing authority or its
authorized agents, or by other officials designated by
law to give approval on a particular matter dealt with
by the provisions of this Chapter with regard to a given
material, mode of construction, piece of equipment or
device.
(b)
"Auxiliary Locking Device" means a secondary locking
system added to the primary locking system to provide
additional security.
(c)
"Bolt" is a-metal bar which, when actuated, is projected
(or thrown) either horizontally or vertically into a
retaining member, such as a strike plate, to prevent a door
or window from moving or opening.
(d)
"Bolt Projection 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.
(e)
"Burglary Resistant Glazing" means those materials as
defined in U.L. Bulletin 972.
(f)
"Commercial Building" is a building, or portion thereof,
used for a purpose other than a residential dwelling.
(g)
"Component," as distinguished from a part, is a subassembly
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.
(h)
"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.
<i>
"Cylinder Core or Cylinder Plug" is the central part of
a cylinder containing the keyway, which is rotated by the
key to operate the lock mechanism.
(J)
"Cylinder Guard" is a tapered or flush metal ring or plate
surrounding the otherwise exposed portion of a cylinder
lock to resist cutting, drilling, prying, pulling, or
wrenching with common tools.
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(k)
"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 or a key and a knob or
thumb turn and when projected becomes locked against
return by end pressure.
(1)
"Dead Latch or Deadlocking Latch Bolt" 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.
(m)
"Door Assembly" is a unit composed of a group of parts or
components which make up a closure for an opening to
control passageway through a wall. For the purposes of
this Chapter, a door assembly consists of the following
parts: door; 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 Stop" is that projection along the top and sides of
a door jamb which checks the door's swinging action.
(o)
"Double Cylinder Deadbolt" is a deadbolt lock which can be
activated only by a key on both the interior and the
exterior.
(p)
(q)
"Dwelling" is a building or portion thereof designed
exclusively for residential occupancy, including
single family and multiple family dwellings.
"Enforcing Authority" means the Chief of Police or his
authorized representative.
(r)
"Flushbolt" is a manual, key or turn operated metal bolt
normally used on inactive door(s) and is attached to the
top and bottom of the door and engages in the head and
threshold of the frame.
(s)
"Fully Tempered Glass" means those materials meeting or
exceeding ANSI standard Z 97.1 - Safety Glazing.
"Jamb" means the vertical members of a door frame to
which the door is secured.
<u>
"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.
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(v)
"Key-In-Knob" is a lockset having the key cylinder and
other lock mechanisms contained in the knob.
(w)
(x)
"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. For the purposes of this Chapter, a lock does
not include the strike plate.
(y)
(z)
(aa)
"Locking DeVice" is a part of a window assembly which is
intended to prevent movement of the movable sash, which
may be the sash lock or sash operator.
"Multiple Family Dwelling" is a building or portion
thereof designed for occupancy by two (2) or more families
living independently of each other, including hotels,
motels, apartments, dupleXes and townhomes.
"Part," as distinguished from component, is a unit (or
subassembly) which combines with other units to make up
a component.
(bb)
"Primary Locking Device" means the single locking system
on a door or window unit whose primary function is to
prevent unauthorized intrusion.
(cc)
(dd)
"Single Family Dwelling" is a building designed eXclusively
for occupancy by one (1) family.
"Rail" is the horizontal member of a window or door. A
meeting rail is one which mates with a rail of another
sash or a framing member of the door or window frame when
the sash is in the closed position.
(ee)
(ff)
(gg)~
"Sash" is an assembly of stiles, rails, and sometimes, mullions
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 outside by a key and from the inside by
a knob, thumb-turn, lever, or similar mechanism.
(hh)
"Solid Core Door" is a door composed of solid wood or
composed of compressed wood equal in strength to solid
wood construction.
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(ii)
(jj)
"Stile'" is a vertical framing member of a window or door.
"Strike'" is a metal plate attached to or mortised into
a door or door j~b to receive and to hold a projected
latch bolt and/or deadbolt in order to seCure the door
to the jamb.
"Swinging Door" is a door hinged at the stile ~or at
head and threshold.
(11)
"U. L. Listed" means tested and listed by Underwriters
Laboratory, Inc.
(mm)
"Window Assembly" is a unit which includeS a window
and the anchorage between the 'window and the wall.
(nn)
"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
jam (upper, horizontal), sill and mullions.
Sec. 6.15. Enforcement
The City Administrator, or authorized representatives, are
hereby empowered and directed to administer and enforce the
provisions of this ordinance. Plans and specifications for any
proposed construction must, however, be approved by the Chief
Building Inspector or authorized representatives, in accordance
with the provisions of this ordinance. No building permit is
to be finally approved unless th~ applicant has satisfied the
enforcing authority that all provisions of this ordinance haVe
been met.
Sec. 6.16. Violations and Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, convert, or
equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the
City, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of
any of the provisions of this Chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
proyisions of this Chapter. is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punishable for each offense, by a fine of not more than $500,
or by confinement in jail for not more than six (6) months, or
by both fine and confinement in jail.
Sec. 6.17. Severability
This ordinance shall be deemed supplemental to any local,
State or Federal laws, regulations or codes dealing with life
safety factors.
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If any subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Chapter, or the application thereof
to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or un-
constitutional by the decision of any court of competent juris-
diction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of the Chapter or its application to other
persons.
Sec. 6.18. Alternate Materials and Methods'of Construction
The provisions of this ordinance are not intended to
prevent the use of any material or method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this Chapter provided any such
alternate has been approved by the enforcing authority, nor is
it the intention of this ordinance to exclude any sound method
of structural design or analysis not specifically provided for
in this Chapter. Materials, methods of construction, or
structural design limitations provided for in this ordinance are
to be used unless an exception is granted by the enforcing authority.
The enforcing authority may approve any such alternate
provided they find the proposed design, material, and method of
work to be for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that
prescribed in this Chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness,
burglary resistance, durability and safety.
Sec. 6.19. Appeals
In case of any dispute regarding the suitability of
alternate materials and/or methods of construction, the decision
of the enforcing authority may be appealed to the Building Depart-
ment Board of Appeals. The Chief of Police, or deSignee, will provide
testimony, either orally or in writing, or both, in the form of
a recommendation to the Board of Appeals. All Board of Appeal
procedures will be followed as in any other building-related appeal.
Sec. 6.20. Keying Requirements
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single
unit in the same residential project or commercial building
development, constructed under the same development plan, shall
have locks using combinations which are interchange free from
locks used in all other separate dwellings, proprietorships or
similar distinct occupancies within such residential project or
commercial building development.
Sec. 6.21. Frames/Jambs/Strikes/Hinges
Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging
doors of any residential building and attached garages, including
the door leading from the garage area into the dwelling unit
shall be equipped as follows:
(a) Door jambs shall be installed with solid backing in such
a manner that no voids exist between the strike side of
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the jamb and the frame opening for a vertical distance
of six (6) inches each side of the strike.
(b)
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.
(c)
Door stops on wooden jambs for in-swinging doors shall be
of one piece construction with the jamb. Jambs for all
doors shall be constructed or protected so as to prevent
violation of the strike.
(d)
The strike plate for deadbolts on all wood framed doors shall
be constructed of minimum sixteen (56) U.S. gauge steel,
bronze, or brass and secured to the jamb by a minimum of
two (2) screws, which must penetrate at least two (2) inches
into solid backing beyond the surface to which the strike
is attached.
(e)
Hinges for out-swinging doors shall be equipped with
nonremovable hinge pins or a mechanical interlock to preclude
removal of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge
pins.
Sec. 6.22. Windows/Sliding Glass Doors
The following requirements must be met for windows and
sliding glass doors:
(a)
Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, all operable
exterior windows and sliding glass doors shall comply with
the tests set forth herein.
(b)
Louvered windows shall not be used when portion 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
structure.
Sec. 6.23.
Garage Type Doors -- Rolling Overhead,~Solid
Overhea,~wzng~---] Sliding or AceOrdian
Ail garage doors shall conform to the following standards:
(a) ~, 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.
(b)
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 pi%ct, or pedestrian access, door framing
within three (3) znches of the strike area of the pilot
or pedestrian access door.
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(c)
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 (17) feet and panels in residential structures shall
have a density not less than five (5) ounces per square
foot.
(d)
Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five
(5) pin tumbler operation with the locking bar or bolt
extending into the receiving guide a minimum of one (1)
inch.
(e)
Doors that exceed sixteen (.16) feet in width, but do not
exceed nineteen (19) feet in width, shall have the following
options as to locking devices:
(1)
Two (2) lock receiving points, or one (1) garage
door type slide bolt may be used if .mounted no
higher than twenty-six (.26) inches from the
bottom of the door;
(2)
A single bolt may be used if placed in the center
of the door with the locking point located either
at the floor or door frame header;
(3)
Torsion spring counter balance type hardware may
be used if such hardware substantially complies with
the requirements of this ordinance.
(f)
Except in a residential building, doors secured by
electrical operation shall have a keyed-switch to open the
door when in a closed position, or shall have a signal
device to open said door.
(g)
Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum
of .120 inches in thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of
one-half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one and one-half
1-1/2 inches into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of
three-eighths (3/8) inch may be used in a residential building.
The slide bolt shall be attached to the door with nonremovable
bolts from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach
slide bolt assemblies.
Except in a residential building, padlock(s) used with
exterior mounted slide bolt(s) shall have a hardened steel
shaeglelocking both at heel and toe and a minimum five (5)
pin tumbler operation with nonremovable key when in an
unlocked position. Padlock(s) used with interior mounted
slide bolt(s) shall have a hardened steel shackle with a
minimum four (4) pin tumbler operation.
Sec. 6.24. Special Residential Building Provisions
(a)
Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging
doors of any residential building and attached garages,
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including the door leading from the garage area into
the dwelling unit shall be'equipped as follows;
Ail wood doors shall be of solid core construction
with a minimum thickness of one and three-quarters
(1-3/4) inches, or with panels not less than nine-
sixteenths (9/16) inches thick.
(12)
(3)
A single or double door shall be equipped with a
single cylinder deadbolt lock. 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 (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. 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 substituted provided
it meets all other specifications for locking devices.
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.
(4)
Glazing in exterior doors or within twelve (112) inches
of any locking mechanism shall be of fully tempered glass
or rated burglary resistant glazing.
(5)
Except where clear vision panels are installed, all
front exterior doors shall be equipped with a Wide
angle (180 degree) door ~viewer, not ~o be mounted more
than fifty-eight (58) inches from the bottom of the door.
(b) Street numbers and other identifying data shall be displayed
as follows:
(1)
Ail residential dwellings shall display a street
number in a prominent location on the street side
of the residence in such a position that the number
is easily visible to approaching emergency vehicles.
The numerals shall be no less than four (4) inches
in height and shall be of a contrasting color to
the background to which they are attached. The
numerals and a light source shall be contained within
a single weather resistant fixture providing illumination
of the numerals during all hours of darkness.
(.2)
There shall be positioned at each entrance of a multiple
family dwelling complex an illuminated diagramatic repre-
sentation of the complex which shows the location of the
viewer and the unit designations within the complex. In
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addition, each individual unit within the complex
shall display a prominent identification number,
not leSs than four [4) inches in height, which is
easily visible to approaching vehicular and/or
pedeStrian traffic.
(c) Lighting in multiple family dwellings shall be as follows:
(1)
AisleS, passageways, and recesses related to and
within the 'bUilding complex shall be illuminated
with 'an intensity of at least twenty-five one
hundredths (.25) footcandles at the ground level
during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices
shall be proteCted by weather and vandalism resist-
ant covers.
(2)
Open parking lots and carports shall be provided with
a maintained minimum of one (1) footcandle of light
on the parking surface during the hours of darkness.
Lighting deVices shall be protected by weather and
· vandalism resistant covers.
Sec. 6.25. Special Commercial Building Provisions
(a)
Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors with
glass panels, solid wood or metal doors shall be constructed
or protected as follows:
(1)
(.2)
Wood doors shall be of solid core construction
with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths
(11-3/4) inches. Wood panel doors with panels less
than one (!) inch thick shall be covered on the inside
with a minimum sixteen (16) U.S. gauge sheet steel,
or its equivalent, which is to be attached with screws
on minimum six (6) inch centers. Hollow steel doors
shall be of a minimum sixteen (16) U.S. gauge and
have sufficient reinforcement to maintain the de-
signated thickness of the door when any locking device
is installed; such reinforcement being able to restrict
collapsing of the door around any locking device.
Except when double cylinder deadbolts are utilized, any
glazing in exterior doors or within forty-eight (48)
inches of any door locking mechanism shall be constructed
or protected as follows:
Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant
glazing; or
Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch
material with a minimum two (2) inch mesh secured on
the inside of the 'glazing may be utilized; or
Co
The glazing shall be covered with iron bars of at
least one-half (1/2) inch round or one (1) inch by
one-fourth (1/4) inch flat steel material, spaced not
more than five (15) inches apart, 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
arerequired to be openable by the Uniform
Building Code.
(b) Ail swinging exterior wood and steel doors shall be equipped
as follows:
(1)
A single or double door shall be equipped with a double
cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum
pro3eCtion of one (1) inch and be constructed so as
to repei~¢m~ting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have
an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch into
the strike receiving projected bolt. The cylinder shall
have a cylinder guard 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. The provisions of the preceding paragraph
do not apply where:
a. Panic hardware is required, or
b o
An equivalent device is approved by the enforcing
authority.
(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 the door frame.
b o
Double doors shall have an 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 (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.
(The door to which such an astragal is attached
must be determined by the fire-safety codes adopted
by the enforcing authority.)
(c) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as follows:
(1)
The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so
constructed or protected to withstand 1600 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)
A single or double door shall be equipped with a
double cylinder deadbolt with a bolt projection exceeding
one (1) inch, or a hook shaped bolt that engages the
strike sufficiently to prevent spreading. The deadbolt
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(d)
lock shall have a minimum of five (.5) pin
tumblers 'and a-cylinder guard.
Panic hardware,' whenever required bY the Uniform Building
Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code, shall be
installed as follows:
(1)
Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two (2)
locking points on each 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 inch thick
which shall be attached with nonremovable bolts 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
to which it is attached.
(3)
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.
(e)
(f)
Horizontal sliding doors shall be equipped with a metal guide
track at top and bottom and a cylinder lock and/or padlock
with a hardened steel shackle which locks at both heel and toe,
and a minimum five (5) pin tumbler operation with nonremovable
key w~en~m~an~unlockedPositiQn.~Thebo~tlomitraek shall be
so designed that the'door cannot be lifted from the track
when the door is in a locked position.
In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all entrance door
to individual office suites shall meet the construction and
locking requirements for exterior doors.
(g)
Windows shall be deemed accessible if less than twelve (12)
feet above ground. Accessible windows and all exterior transoms
having a pane exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches in an
area with the smallest dimension exceeding six (6) inches
and not visible from a public or private vehicular accessway
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 nonremovable bolts:
mo
Inside or outside iron bars of at least one-half
(1/2) inch round or one (1) inch by one-quarter
(1/4) inch flat steel material, spaced not more
than five (5) inches apart and securely fastened; or
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Inside or outside iron or steel grills
of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch
material with not more than a two (2)
inch mesh and securely fastened.
(3)
If a side or rear window is of the type that
can be opened, it shall, where applicable, be
secured on the inside with either a slide bar,
bolt, crossbar, auxiliary locking device, and/or
padlock with hardened steel shackle, a minimum
four (4)pin tumbler operation.
(4)
The protective bars or grills shall not interfere
with the operation of opening windows if such
windows are required to be openable by the
Uniform Building Code.
(h) Roof openings shall be equipped as follows:
(l)
All skylights on the roof of any building or premises
used for business purposes shall be provided with:
a. Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
b o
Iron bars of at least one-half (1/2) inch round
or one (1) inch by one-fourth (1/4) inch flat
steel material under the skylight and securely
fastened; or
A steel grill of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch
material with a maximum two (2) inch mesh under
the skylight and securely fastened.
(z)
Ail hatchway openings on the roof of any buildings or
premises used for business purposes 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 metal, or its equivalent, attached
~ith screws.
The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with
a slide bar or slide bolts.
Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be
provided with nonremovable pins when using pin-type
hinges.
(3)
All air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety-six
(96) square inches on the roof or exterior walls of any
building or premises used for business purposes shall
be secured by covering the same with either of the
following:
Iron bars of at least one-half (1/2) inch round
or one (1) inch by one-fourth (1/4) inch flat
steel material spaced no more than five (5) inches
apart and securely fastened; or
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bo
Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth
(1/8) inch material 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 nonremovable from
the exterior.
The above (a. and b.) must not interfere with
venting requirement creating a potentially
hazardous condition to health and safety or
conflict with the provisions of the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California Administrative
Code.
<i)
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 nonremovable screws or
bolts. Hinges on the cover will be provided with nonremovable
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 (5) pin tumbler operation with
nonremovable key when in an unlocked position.
(J)
The following standards shall apply to lighting, address
identification and parking areas:
(i)
The address number of every commercial building
shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness
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 commercial doors, during the hours of
dm=kness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of
one (1) footcandle of light. All exterior bulbs shall
be protected by weather and ~vandalism remistant cover(s).
(3)
Open parking lots, and access thereto, providing more
than ten (10) parking spaces and for use by the general
public, shall be provided with a maintained minimum
of one (1) footcandle of light on the parking surface
from dusk until the termination of business every
operating day.
ORDINANCE NO. 85-17 -14-
(k) Elevators
(1)
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; mirrors shall be
framed andmounted to minimize the possibility of
their accidentally falling or shattering.
(12) Elevator emergency stop button shall be so installed
and conneCted as to activate the 'eleVator alarm.
Sec. 6.26. Tests
(a)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of =ecord, or
owner with right of sole possession, or owner, or his
designated agent, of a building or structure falling within
the provisions of this Chapter to provide the enforcing
authority with a written specification performance test
report indicating that the materials utilized'meet the
minimum requirements.
(b)
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with
the provisions of this Chapter or evidence that any material
or any construction does not conform to the requirements
of this Chapter, or in order to substantiate claims for
alternate ma~mri~tsor~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 enforcing authority.
(c) Test requirements are on file with the Chief Building Official.
SECTION II. Ail other ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall take effeCt and
be in full force thirty (30) days from and after its adoption and
approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 1985 by the
following vote:
' AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PATE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT; COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AP~ED: / . / /
/ Mayor
ATT T :!ii, ~
L~ftY Clerk ~
ORDINANCE NO. 85-17 -15-
I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of
Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached Ordinance No. 85-17
is an original ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City
of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21st
day of
present.
October
, 19 85 , at which meeting a quorum was
affixed the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy, this
of November , 19 85
City df Gilro~.~
(Seal)
IN' WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
18th day