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Home My WebLink AboutNS-1502JMR:de 8/8/79 ORDINANCE NO. NS-]502 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ONE SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO ROOF OPENINGS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: 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 con- structed or protected as follows: (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 de- vice is installed; such reinforcement being able to restrict collapsing of the door around the locking device. (2) Except when double cylinder deadbolts are utilized, any glazing utilized within forty (40) inches of any door locking mechanism shall be constructed or pro- tected as follows: (a) Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistent glazing; or (b) Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch metal with a maximum two (2) inch mesh se- cured on the inside of the glazing may be utilized; or (c) The glazing shall be covered with iron or steel bars of at least one-half (½) inch round or one inch by one-fourth (1 x ¼) flat metal, spaced not more than five (5) inches apart and secured on the inside of the glazing. (d) Items (b) and (c) above shall not interfere with the operation of opening windows if such windows are required to be openable by the Uniform Build- ing 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 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 (¼) inch in diameter. The provisions of this subsection do not apply where (1) panic hard- ware is required, or (2) an equivalent device is approved ORDINANCE N0. NS-]502 Page two by the enforcing authority. (2) Double doors shall be equipped as follows: (a) The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush bolts having a mini- mum embedment of five-eighths (5/8) inch into the head and threshold of the door frame. (b) Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of .125 inch thick which will cover the opening between the doors. The as- tragal 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 astra- gal shall be attached to the outside of the active door by means of welding or with nonre- movable bolts spaced apart on not more than ten (10) inch centers. (3) Hinges for outswinging 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. (4) Strikeplates shall be a minimum of three (3½) inches in length and secured to the screws a minimum of two and one-half (2~) length. and one-half jamb with inches in (C) Aluminium 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 inch each side of the strike, so as to prevent violation of the strike. (2) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped with a deadbolt having a minimum bolt projection of one and one-half (1½) inches, or a hook shaped or simi- lar bolt that engages the strike sufficiently to pre- vent spreading. The deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five (5) pin tumblers and a cylinder guard. (D) Panic hardware, whenever required by the Uniform Building Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code, shall be equipped and 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 lock- ing 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 nonremov- able ~olts to the outside of the door. The astra- gal shall extend a minimum of six (6) inches ver- tically 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 attach- ed. (3) Double doors containing panic hardware shall have an astragal attached to the doors at their meeting ORDINANCE NO. NS-1502 Page three point which will close the opening between them, but not interfere with the operation of either door. (E) In multiple occupancy office buildings all entrance doors to individual office suites shall meet the construction and locking requirements for exterior doors. (F) Exterior transoms or windows Shall be deemed access- ible 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) s~uare 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 barriors may be used but shall be secured with bolts which are nonremovable from the exterior: (a) Interior or exterior steel or iron bars of at least one-half (%) inch round or one by one- quarter (1 x ¼) inch flat metal spaced not more than five (5) inches apart and securely fasten- ed; 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 interfere with the operation of opening windows if such win- dows are required to be openable by the Uniform Building Code. (G) Roof openings shall be equipped as follows: (1) Ail skylights on the roof of any building or pre- mises used for business purposes shall be provid- ed with: (a) Rated burglary resistant glazing; or (b) Iron or steel bars of at least one-half (½) inch round or one by one-fourth (1 x ~) inch flat metal, spaced not more than five (5) in- ches apart, mounted inside the skylight and secured by bolts which are nonremovable from the exterior; or (2) (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 nonremovable from the ex- terior. Ail hatchway openings on the roof of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be secured as follows: (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 ORDINANCE NO. NS-]502 ~. Page four with a slide bar or slide bolts. (c) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with nonremovable 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 (%) inch round or one by one-fourth (1 x ¼) inch flat metal spaced no more than five (5) inches a- part 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, it shall be secured with bolts which are nonremovable from the exterior. (d) The above must not interfere with venting re- quirements, creating a potentially hazardous condition to health and safety, or conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code ~r Title 19, California Administrative Code. (H) 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 nonremov- able 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. (I) The following standards for lighting and address markings 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 build- ing. (2) All exterior doors to commercial buildings shall be equipped with a lighting device capable of provid- ing a minimum of one footcandle of light. All ex- terior bulbs shall be protected by weather and van- dalism resistant covers. (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 main- tained minimum of one footcandle of light on the parking surface from dusk until the termination of business every operating day. (J) Establishments having specific type inventories shall be protected by the following type alarm service: ORDINANCE NO. NS-] 502 Page five (1) Silent alarm system with a central station hookup 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 wholesale liquor, tobacco or drugs. (d) Facilities selling or storing furs. (e) Precious metal storage facilities. (f) Banks, savings and loans institutions and cre- dit unions. (2) Silent alarm system not requiring a central station hookup or supervised service: (a) Liquor stores. (b) Pawnshops. (c) Establishments manufacturing, storing or sell- ing electronic equipment. (d) Establishments dealing in coins and stamps. (e) Establishments manufacturing, storing, or sell- ing industrial tool supplies. (f) Establishments manufacturing, storing or selling cameras. (3) Local or audible alarm system: (a) Antique dealers. (b) Art galleries. (c) Service stations. (d) Food markets. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the use of an alarm system providing a higher level of security than that which is required. SECTION 2: 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 of 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 portions thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitu- tional. SECTION 3: 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 constured as affecting any of the provisions of such ordinance relating to the collection of any such license or penalty ORDINANCE NO. NS-]502 Page six or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof, nor to affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit in lieu thereof, required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance and all rights and obligations thereunder appertaining shall continue in full force and effect. ADOPTED this 1st day of October , 1979 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, ~4arkel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None AP~. TO~/FORM:~ KEITH L. GOW CITY ATTORNEY