Chapter 9 - BUILDING SECURITY CODE

Sec. 8.34. - Penalties. Chapter 10 - BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, MICROMOBILITY DEVICES AND BICYCLE PATHS Chapter 9 - BUILDING SECURITY CODE[1]

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Editor's note— Former ch. 9, §§ 9.01—9.05, pertaining to barbers, derived from Ord. of 1-26-1970, § 1, was repealed by Ord. of 1-10-1977, § 1.

ARTICLE I. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Sec. 9.01. - Adoption and Title.

There is hereby adopted for the City of Orlando a code to be known and cited as the "City of Orlando Building Security Code," which may in the alternative be cited as Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Orlando.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.02. - Purpose.

The purpose of the Building Security Code is to provide minimum requirements for regulation and control of the design, construction and materials used in residential and commercial buildings within the City of Orlando with the objective of improving security by limiting opportunities for criminal activity against the structure and the occupants and/or contents therein.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.03. - Scope.

(a)

The provisions of this Code shall apply to all new construction and to existing structures when additions, alterations or repairs to existing structures exceed fifty percent (50%) of the then physical value of said structures when such additions, alterations, or repairs are made during any twelve (12) month period.

(b)

Special Historic Building. The provisions of this code relating to the construction alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as Historic Buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the Building Official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of such buildings or structures. The applicant must submit complete architectural and engineering plans and specifications bearing the seal of a registered professional engineer or architect prior to any of the activity listed above.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.04. - Enforcement.

The provisions of this Code shall be enforced by the City Building Official and the Office of Permitting Services.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. of 12-13-1999, § 2, Doc. #32494)

Sec. 9.05. - Construction and Interpretation.

(a)

The Building Security Code shall be construed and interpreted in light of and in consonance with the Building Code (City Code Chapter 13) and the Fire Prevention Code (City Code Chapter 24) in order to protect the public health, welfare and safety. Whenever any provision, requirement or standard contained in the Building Security Code is in conflict or inconsistent with a provision, requirement or standard contained in the Building Code or the Fire Prevention Code dealing with or pertaining to the same subject, then and in that event the most stringent provision, requirement or standard; shall apply, control and govern to the exclusion of the less stringent provision, requirement or standard; provided, however, that no provision of the Building Security Code shall supersede any provision of the NFPA Life Safety Code in case of conflict or inconsistency.

(b)

Alternate Materials and Alternate Methods of Construction. The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official. The Building Official shall approve any such alternate, provided he finds that same is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of Chapter XII, of the Standard Building Code and the requirements of this Code and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Building Security Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire-resistance, durability, and safety. The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim that may be made regarding the use of such alternate. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the evidence and proof are not sufficient to justify approval, the applicant may present the matter to the Building Adjustments and Appeals Board.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.06. - Responsibility for Compliance.

The owner of property, or his agent with respect to such property, shall be held responsible and liable for compliance with the requirements of the Building Security Code.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.07. - Right of Entry.

(a)

The Building Official or any inspector of the Office of Permitting Services may at all reasonable times have free access and right of entry to any building, whether completed or still under construction, for the purpose of making an inspection to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Building Security Code.

(b)

No person, whether owner, occupant, lessee, manager or operator of any building, property or other premises, shall fail or refuse, after proper credentials are displayed, to permit entry for the purpose of inspection pursuant to the provisions of the Building Security Code.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. of 12-13-1999, § 2, Doc. #32494)

Sec. 9.08. - Stop Work Orders.

Upon notice from the Building Official or any inspector of the Office of Permitting Services, work on any building or structure that is being done contrary to the provisions of the Building Security Code shall be stopped immediately. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property or to his agent or to the person doing the work and shall state the nature of the non-compliance and the conditions under which work may be resumed.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. of 12-13-1999, § 2, Doc. #32494)

Sec. 9.09. - Appeals.

Whenever the Building Official shall reject or refuse to approve the mode or manner of construction proposed to be followed, or materials to be used in the erection or alteration of a building or structure, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Building Security Code do not apply, or that an equally good or more desirable form of construction can be employed in any specific case, or when it is claimed that the true intent and meaning of the Building Security Code or any of the regulations thereunder have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner of such building or structure, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal from the decision of the Building Official to the Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within ninety (90) days after the decision is rendered by the Building Official. A fee of $100.00 shall accompany such notice of appeal.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. No. 2015-52, § 1, 11-16-2015, Doc. #1511161205)

Sec. 9.10. - Decisions of Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal.

(a)

Every decision of the Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal shall be final when approved by the City Council of the City of Orlando, subject however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity. Such decision shall be in writing, and shall indicate the vote upon the decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the Permitting Services Division and shall be open to public inspections; a certified copy shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the appellant and a copy shall be kept posted in the City Hall lobby, or other location used within the City Hall for public notices, for two (2) weeks after filing. Notice of appeal of an adverse ruling by the Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal shall follow the procedures as set forth in City Code Chapter 2, Article XXXII "Procedures For Quasi-Judicial Hearings."

(b)

The Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal shall in every case reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.

(c)

If a decision of the Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the Building Official, or varies the application of any provision of this Code, the Building Official shall upon approval of the City Council of the City of Orlando take action in accordance with such decision.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. No. 2015-52, § 1, 11-16-2015, Doc. #1511161205)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2015-52, § 1, adopted Nov. 16, 2015, Doc. #1511161205, changed the title of § 9.10 from "Decisions of Building Adjustments and Appeals Board" to read as set out herein.

Sec. 9.11. - Violations and Penalty.

(a)

Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of the Building Security Code, or fail to comply with any of the requirements, provisions or standards thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter, repair, renovate, or modify any building or structure in violation of a detailed statement or drawing submitted and approved thereunder, shall be punished as provided in Section 1.08 of the Code of the City of Orlando.

(b)

Each person, firm, corporation or agent shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Security Code is committed or continued and subject to the penalties provided in Section 1.08 of the Code of the City of Orlando.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.12. - Definitions. modified

For the purposes of the Building Security Code, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

Interior Door shall mean and include any door within a building.

(b)

Exterior Door shall mean and include any door providing entry to or exit from a living area and any door leading into or from an enclosed garage or utility area into a living area; with the exclusion of garage overhead door(s) and sliding glass door(s) or any equivalent.

(c)

Living Area shall mean and include all areas constructed for the purpose of, or primarily used for, human habitation and the preparation of meals, eating, or sleeping and shall include, but not be limited to, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, Florida rooms, family rooms, dens, great rooms, game rooms, and similar rooms within a building or structure.

(d)

Skylight shall mean and include an opening in a roof for the primary purpose of allowing light to enter.

(e)

Unconditioned Space shall mean and include all areas constructed for the purpose of, or primarily used for, activities ancillary to the living area and shall include, but not be limited to, garages, utility rooms, carports, screened porches, covered entry ways and similar areas attached to the living area.

(f)

Window shall mean and include any window located in an exterior wall of a one and two family dwelling or a multiple occupancy dwelling, which wall encloses a living area, and any window located in a wall in an enclosed garage or utility area which leads into a living area and any window located in an exterior wall of a commercial/industrial building.

(g)

ASTM means, refers to and is the abbreviation for American Society for Testing and Materials.

(h)

AAMA means, refers to and is the abbreviation for Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association.

(i)

ANSI means, refers to and is the abbreviation for American National Standards Institute.

(j)

IES means, refers to and is the abbreviation for Illumination Engineering Society of North America.

(k)

CPSC means, refers to and is the abbreviation for the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission.

(l)

UL means, refers to and is the abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratory.

(m)

GSA means, refers to and is the abbreviation for the federal General Services Administration.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. No. 2025-41, § 1, 1-12-2026, Doc. #26011212a)

ARTICLE II. - ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS

Sec. 9.13. - Definitions.

For the specific purposes of Article II, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

One Family Dwelling is a building designed for or occupied exclusively by one family.

(b)

Two Family Dwelling is a building designed for or occupied exclusively by two (2) families.

(c)

Dwelling is a building or portion thereof used for residential occupancy but not including hotels, motels, rooming houses and similar commercial occupancies.

(d)

Family is one or more persons occupying a single dwelling, living as a single housekeeping unit; provided that unless all members are related by blood, marriage, adoption or foster care responsibility, no such family shall contain over five (5) persons.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.14. - Doors. modified

Except where otherwise specifically provided, the following requirements and standards shall apply:

(a)

Exterior swinging doors forming a part of the living area of a one or two family dwelling shall be solid core wood stave doors of a minimum of 1¾″ thickness, panel doors with stiles and rails of a minimum of 1¾″ thickness and panels not less than ¾″ thick, metal (hollow or solid core) manufactured of at least 24 gauge steel, or meet the requirements of ANSI/ASTM F 476-76.

(b)

Reserved.

(c)

View panels in an exterior door shall meet the requirements of SPSC, 16 CFR part 1201. Sidelights of which any part are installed within 36″ of an exterior door locking device and which are 36″ or less in width, shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z97.1.

(d)

Inswinging exterior doors shall be mounted in rabbeted jambs, or 20 gauge steel jambs.

(e)

Outswinging exterior doors shall not be capable of being removed when in the closed position.

(f)

Sliding doors providing access to a living area shall meet or exceed the requirements of AAMA 1303.5-1976 or an equivalent nationally-recognized and accepted standard.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. No. 2025-41, § 2, 1-12-2026, Doc. #26011212a)

Sec. 9.15. - Doors—Locking Devices. modified

(a)

All exterior doors shall be equipped with dead bolt type, single cylinder locks. The dead bolt shall be of hardened steel, or have a hardened steel insert to resist cutting, and have a minimum throw of 1″. The dust cover shall be capable of accepting the 1″ throw bolt, excluding sliding glass door(s) or any equivalent.

(b)

Door locks shall be key operated from the exterior side of the door and engaged or disengaged from the interior side of the door by a device not requiring a key, special knowledge or effort.

(c)

Exterior double doors shall be equipped with edge-mounted, deadlocking flush bolts with a minimum throw of ⅝″ at the top and bottom of the inactive leaf.

(d)

Exterior dutch doors shall be equipped with deadlocking flush bolts with a minimum throw of ⅝″ at the top and bottom of the upper leaf.

(e)

Cylinder guards shall be installed on all mortise or rim type cylinder locks whenever the cylinder projects beyond the face of the exterior door or is otherwise accessible to gripping tools.

(f)

Overhead garage doors shall be equipped with a interior metal slide bolt, or equipped with an electronic garage door opener with an automatic locking device.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768; Ord. No. 2025-41, § 3, 1-12-2026, Doc. #26011212a)

Sec. 9.16. - Doors—Lighting.

Each exterior door location shall be equipped with an exterior-mounted light fixture containing a minimum 60 watt incandescent lamp or equivalent protected by an enclosure. The fixture shall be installed so that at least 80% of the door surface and the entire ground area within ten (10) feet of the door is lighted.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.17. - Doors—Mail Slots.

Where a mail slot is installed in an exterior door, a sturdy metal box or deflecting baffle shall be installed behind the slot on the interior side of the door.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.18. - Windows.

All windows installed shall meet the requirements of AAMA 1302.5-1976, ANSI/ASTM F 588-79, or an equivalent nationally-recognized and accepted standard.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.19. - Skylights.

All skylights shall meet or exceed the requirements of UL 972 (Burglary Resisting Glazing Material), or shall be protected by iron bars at least ½″ in diameter, spread not more than 5″ apart or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spread not more than 5″ apart and securely fastened.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

ARTICLE III. - MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY DWELLINGS

Sec. 9.20. - Definitions.

For the specific purposes of Article III, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

Multiple Occupancy Dwelling is a building designed for or occupied by more than two (2) families.

(b)

Dwelling Unit is the portion of a multiple occupancy dwelling used for occupancy by a single family.

(c)

Family is one or more persons occupying a single dwelling unit, living as a single housekeeping unit; provided that unless all member are related by blood, marriage, adoption or foster care responsibility, no such family shall contain over five (5) persons.

(d)

Common Entry Door shall mean and include a door leading from the exterior of the building into a lobby or corridor which provides access to more than one (1) dwelling unit.

(e)

Hotel/Motel. For the purpose of this code the residential portion of a hotel/motel shall be covered by this Article.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.21. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Former § 9.21, "Children's Recreation/Sitting Areas and Play Areas," which derived from Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768, was repealed on 6-24-1985, Doc. #19544.

Sec. 9.22. - Lobby Entry.

Public entrance to the lobby area of a multiple occupancy dwelling shall be designed and constructed so that the lobby is generally visible to a person prior to entry into such lobby area from the outside.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.23. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2013-73, § 1, adopted June 23, 2014, Doc. #1406231202, repealed § 9.23, which pertained to exterior parking area and derived from an ordinance adopted May 23, 1983, Doc. #17768; and an ordinance adopted Feb. 10, 1992, Doc. #25460.

Sec. 9.24. - Common Entry Doors.

(a)

Common entry areas shall be visible from a point immediately outside a common entry door.

(b)

Each common entry door shall be equipped with a door closing device.

(c)

Locks, if provided, on a common entry door shall be either an approved fire exit device or a dead bolt, single cylinder type of hardened steel or have a hardened steel insert to resist cutting and have a minimum throw of 1″. The dust cover shall be capable of accepting the 1″ throw bolt. Door locks shall be key operated from the exterior side of the door, and from the interior side shall be operated with a knob, lever or other device not requiring the use of a key, special knowledge or effort.

(d)

Each common entry door shall have fixtures and bulbs mounted and capable of providing light so that the entire surface of such door and the entire ground surface of such door is provided with five (5) footcandles of illumination vertical and the entire ground surface within twenty (20) feet of such door has a light level of at least five (5) footcandles. Where applicable the interior lobby shall be lighted to ten (10) footcandles at floor level.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.25. - Exterior Doors.

(a)

Exterior doors, as defined in Section 9.12(b), which lead into a dwelling unit from a lobby or corridor shall meet the requirements of Section 1117 of the Standard Building Code; provided, however, that locking devices shall be installed on such doors and shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 9.15.

(b)

Mail slots, if provided, shall comply with the requirements of Section 9.17.

(c)

Exterior doors, as defined in Section 9.12(b), which lead directly into a dwelling unit from the out-of-doors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Sections 9.14, 9.15 and 9.16.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.26. - Exterior Pedestrian Pathways.

All exterior pedestrian pathways on the grounds of a multiple occupancy dwelling shall have fixtures and bulbs mounted and capable of providing a minimum light level of six tenths (.6) footcandles at ground level along/over the entire pathway area.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.27. - Windows.

All windows installed shall meet the requirements of AAMA 1302.5-1976, ANSI/ASTM F 588-79, or an equivalent nationally-recognized and accepted standard.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.28. - Skylights.

All skylights shall meet or exceed the requirements of UL 972 (Burglary Resisting Glazing Material), or shall be protected by iron bars at least ½″ in diameter, spread not more than 5″ apart or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spread not more than 5″ apart and securely fastened.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

ARTICLE IV. - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

Sec. 9.29. - Definitions.

For the specific purposes of Article IV, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

Commercial/Industrial Building is a building designed or used for: wholesale or retail sale of services or merchandise; offices; warehousing; manufacturing; or any other building not included under Article II or III of this Chapter.

(b)

Perimeter Door shall mean and include any door leading into a commercial/industrial building from the exterior of the building.

(c)

Hotel/Motel. For the purpose of this Code the commercial areas of a hotel/motel shall be covered by this Article.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.30. - Doors.

(a)

Perimeter doors shall be metal (hollow or solid core) manufactured of at least 18 gauge steel or shall meet the requirements of a grade 30 door pursuant to ANSI/ASTM F 476-76 or an equivalent nationally-recognized and accepted standard.

(b)

View panels in an exterior door shall meet the requirements of CPSC, 16 CFR Part 1201. Sidelights, of which any part are installed within 36″ of any exterior door locking device and which are 36″ or less in width, shall be constructed of rated burglar resistant glass meeting GSA Fed Spec DD-G-451D 1977 for polished glass or burglary resistant glazing material meeting standard UL 972.

(c)

Perimeter doors with view panels and/or sidelights not observable from roadways or pedestrian paths shall have the glass portion covered with iron bars of at least ½″ in diameter spread not more than 5″ apart or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spaced not more than 5″ apart, secured on the inside of the glazing, or 2″ mesh iron or steel grills of at least ⅛″ material secured on the inside of the glazing.

(d)

Perimeter doors shall be mounted in rabbeted jambs, or 16 gauge steel jambs.

(e)

All doors which lead into an individual office or suite of offices from a public lobby or corridor shall meet the same standards as required in subsection (a) above.

(f)

Sliding doors shall meet or exceed the requirements of AAMA 1303.5-1976 or an equivalent nationally-recognized and accepted standard.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.31. - Doors—Locking Devices.

Where designated as means of egress by the Fire Prevention Code (City Code Chapter 24) or by the Building Code (City Code Chapter 13), doors shall be equipped with locking devices as prescribed by those Codes. Where not so designated, the following shall apply:

(a)

Perimeter doors shall be equipped either with an approved fire exit device or with a double cylinder deadbolt or a single cylinder deadbolt without a turnpiece. The deadbolt shall be of hardened steel or have a hardened steel insert to resist cutting and shall have a minimum throw of 1″, or be equipped with a fire exit device. The dust cover shall be capable of accepting a 1″ throw bolt.

(b)

All doors which lead into an individual office or suite of offices from a public lobby or corridor shall be equipped with a deadbolt lock, having a minimum 1″ throw bolt, which can be opened from the inside by a device not requiring a key, special knowledge or effort. The dust cover shall be capable of accepting the 1″ throw bolt.

(c)

On pairs of perimeter doors, the active leaf shall be secured with a double cylinder deadbolt or a single cylinder deadbolt without a turnpiece; the deadbolt shall be of hardened steel or have a hardened steel insert to resist cutting and shall have a minimum throw of 1″. The inactive leaf shall be equipped with edgemounted, deadlocking flush bolts with a minimum throw of ⅝″ at head and foot. Multiple point locks, cylinder activated from the active leaf and meeting the requirements of subsection (a) above, may be used in lieu of flush bolts.

(d)

Any single perimeter door or pair of perimeter doors requiring locking at the top or bottom rails shall have locks with a minimum ⅝″ throw bolt at both the top and bottom rails.

(e)

Cylinders shall be so designed or protected so that they cannot be gripped by pliers or other wrenching devices.

(f)

Perimeter sliding doors shall be secured as provided in subsections (a), (c) or (d) above.

(g)

Rolling overhead doors, solid overhead swinging, sliding or accordion garage-type doors shall be secured with a cylinder lock or padlock on the inside, when not otherwise controlled or locked by electric power operation. If a padlock is used, it shall be of hardened steel shackle, with minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position.

(h)

Metal accordion grate or grill-type doors shall be equipped with metal guide track at top and bottom. The bottom track shall be so designed that the door cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked position. When the grate or door is not otherwise controlled or locked by electrical power operation, it shall be equipped with a cylinder lock and/or padlock with hardened steel shackle and minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.32. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2013-73, § 2, adopted June 23, 2014, Doc. #1406231202, repealed § 9.32, which pertained to doors—lighting and derived from an ordinance adopted May 23, 1983, Doc. #17768.

Sec. 9.33. - Doors—Mail Slots.

(a)

Where a mail slot is installed in an exterior door, a sturdy metal box or deflecting baffle shall be installed behind the slot on the interior side of the door.

(b)

Exemptions. Any mail slot having a maximum finished opening dimension not larger than 1¾″ by 8¾″ and located not closer than 30″ to any door locking device is exempt from the requirement of subsection (1) above.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.34. - Windows.

All windows installed shall meet the requirements of AAMA 1302.5-1976, ANSI/ASTM F 588-79, or an equivalent nationally-recognized and accepted standard.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.35. - Skylights and Roof Openings.

(a)

All skylights over areas of commercial establishments not normally frequented by the general public and which do not afford an aesthetic appeal shall be protected by iron bars at least ½″ in diameter spread not more than 5″ apart or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spread not more than 5″ apart and securely fastened.

(b)

All skylights not within the provisions of subsection (a) shall meet or exceed the requirements of UL 972 (Burglary Resisting Glazing Material).

(c)

All hatchway openings shall be secured as follows:

(1)

If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall be covered on the inside with at least 16 gauge sheet steel or its equivalent attached with screws.

(2)

The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide bolts. The use of crossbar or padlock must be approved by the Fire Chief or his designee.

(3)

Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-removable pins when using pin-type hinges.

(d)

All air duct or air vent openings exceeding 8″ × 12″ on the roof or exterior walls shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:

(1)

Iron bars of at least ½″ in diameter or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spaced no more than 5″ apart and securely fastened; or

(2)

A 2″ mesh iron or steel grill of at least ⅛″ material and securely fastened.

If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be secured with rounded head flush bolts on the outside.

(e)

Skylights, hatchways and other openings over areas occupied or open to the public on a 24-hour basis are exempted from the provisions of this section.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

Sec. 9.36. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2013-73, § 3, adopted June 23, 2014, Doc. #1406231202, repealed § 9.36, which pertained to parking lot lighting and derived from an ordinance adopted May 23, 1983, Doc. #17768; and an ordinance adopted Feb. 10, 1992, Doc. #25460.

Sec. 9.37. - Posting of Numbers on Buildings.

All buildings shall have the assigned number prominently displayed on the rear of the building as well as the front and shall meet all the requirements set forth in Chapter 54 of the City Code.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)

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