Ordinance - 15380
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ORDINANCE NO.153P
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING
SECURITY DEVICES IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS AS
BURGLARY PREVENTION MEASURES AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF BY THE BUILDING
AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
The City Council of the City of West Covina does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1.- Chapter VII of the West Covina Municipal Code is
hereby amended by adding Article XIV as follows:
Sec. 7-210. Purpose.
The purpose of the Ordinance is to provide minimum standards
to safeguard property and public welfare by regulating and con-
trolling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and
occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures
within the City of West Covina as required in Section 14051 of the
California Penal Code relating to Building Security.
Sec. 7-211: Scope.
(a) The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to new
construction and to buildings or structures to which additions
or alterations made within any twelve (12) month period exceed
fifty (50) per cent of the value of the existing buildings or
structures,, Such buildings or structures shall be made to conform
to the security requirements for new buildings and structures.
(b) Existing multiple family dwelling units which are con-
verted to privately owned family units (condominiums) shall comply
with the provisions of Section 7=222 (Special Residential Building
Provisions) of this Ordinance.
(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 Ordinance.
(d) Any building as defined in the Uniform Building Code and
Title 19 of the California Administrative Code, requiring special
type releasing, latching or locking devices, other than described
herein, shall be exempt from the provisions hereof relating to
locking devices of interior and/or exterior doors.
(e) Where in any specific case, Sections of this Ordinance
may conflict with the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Building
Code shall govern.
Sec. 7-212. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms are defined
as follows:
Appnoved means certified as meeting the requirements of this
Ordinance 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 Ordinance with regard to
a given material, mode of construction, piece of equipment or device.
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Aux.it iahy to ck ing device means a secondary locking system
added to the primary locking system to provide additional
security. o
Boat 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.
Boat pho1ect.ion ok bott thnow 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.
Buhgtany &e.6.iztant gtaz.ing means those materials as defined
in U.L. Bulletin 972.
Commehc.iat bu.itd.ing means a building, or portion thereof
used for a purpose other than dwelling.
Component, asdistinguishedfrom 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.
Cytinden means 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.
• Cytinden cone on cytinden plug is the central part of a
cylinder containing the keyway, which is rotated by the key
to operate the lock mechanism.
Cyt:inden guand means 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.
Deadbott 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.
Dead .latch on deadlocking .hatch boat means 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.
'Doon aszembty 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 resolution,
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 plusthe 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.
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Doors Atop means that projection along the top sides of a
door jamb which checks the door's swinging action.
Doubte cyt indeh deadbolt means a deadbolt lock which can
be activated only by a key on both the interior and the exterior.
Dwetting means a building or portion thereof designed
exclusively for residential occupancy, including single family
and multiple family dwellings.
Enjonc.ing authority is the agency or person having the
responsibility for enforcing the provisions of this resolution.
(Examples of an enforcing authority may be, but not limited
to, the Chief Building Official, Chief of Police, Sheriff,
and the Planning. Director.)
Hubhbott 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..
Futty tempered gtazb 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.
Jamb/watt 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 means a lockset having the key cylinder and other
lock mechanisms contained in the knob.
Latch on .eatch boat is a beveled, spring -actuated bolt which
may or may not have a deadlocking device.
Lock (Lock.6et) is a keyed device (complete with cylinder,:
latch or deadbolt mechanism, and trim such as knobs, levers, thumb
turns, escutcheon, etc.) for securing.a door in a closed position
against forced.entry. For the purposes of this resolution, a
lock does not include the strike plate.
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.
Mutt i.pte 6am.ity dwelt ing means a building or portion thereof
designed for occupancy by two.or more families living independently
of each other, including hotels, motels, apartments, duplexes and
townhomes.
Panic handwane means latching device on a door assembly for
use when emergency egress -is required due to fire or other threat
to life safety. Devices 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. Suchrel'easing 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), not more than forty-four.(44)
inches above the floor.
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Pant,.as distinguished from component, is a unit (or sub-
assembly) which combines with other units to make up a component.
Pntimany Locking device means the single locking system on
a door or window unit whose primary function is to prevent
unauthorized intrusion.
. Pntivate on zingte Jamity dwetting means a building designed
exclusively for occupancy by one family.
Rait means the horizontal member of a window or door. A
meeting rail is one which meets with a rail of another sash`or
a framing member or the door or window.frame when the sash is in
the closed position.
SaAh 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.
Stitt is the lowest horizontal member of a window frame.
Singte cytindeA deadbolt means 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.
Sotid cone doors. means a door composed of solid wood or
composed of compressed wood equal in strength*to solid wood con-
struction.
Stite is a verticle framing member of a window or door.
• Stntike is a metal plate attached to or mortised into a door
or door jamb to receive and hold a projected latch bolt and/or
deadbolt in order to secure the door to the jamb.
Swinging doors means a door hinged at the stile or at the
head of the threshold.
U.L. Listed means tested and listed by Underwriters
Laboratory, Inc.
Window azzembty is a unit which includes a window and the
anchorage between the window and the wall.
Window bname is that part of the window which surrounds and
supports the sashes and is attached to the surrounding wall. The
members include side jambs (vertical), head jamb (upper, horizon-
tal), sill and mullions.
Sec. 7-213. Enforcement Provisions.
The enforcing authority is directed to administer and enforce
the provisions of this Ordinance. The enforcing authority shall
be the Building and Safety Department.
Sec. 7-214. Right of Entry.
• The enforcing authority shall have the right, and is hereby
authorized and empowered, to enter or go on or about any buildings
or premises between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. for the purpose of
inspecting the physical security of such buildings or premises, or
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for any other purposes consistent herewith. The enforcing authority
shall be given prompt access to any area of the building or premises
upon oral notification to the responsible person, and upon exhibiting
suitable evidence of their identity and authority; provided however,
that except in an emergency situation, an inspection warrant issued
pursuant to Title 13, Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedures (Section
1822.50 to 1822.57 inclusive) shall first be secured when entry or
access thereto is refused. Refusal to admit such members when an
inspection warrant is not required shall be a misdemeanor.
• Sec. 7-215. Violations and Penalties.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip,
use, occupy or maintain any building or. -structure in -the City of West
Covina, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any
of the provisions of this Ordinance.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable
for each offense, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars
($500.00) and/or confinement in jail for not more than six (6) months
or by both such fine and confinement.
Sec. 7-216. Appeals.
In order to prevent or lessen the unnecessary hardship or practi-
cal difficulties in exceptional cases where it is difficult or impossi-
ble to comply with the strict letter of this Ordinance, the owner or
his designated agent shall have the option to apply for an exemption
from any provision of this Ordinance to the Administrative Review
Board. The Administrative Review Board shall be composed of the Building
and Safety Director, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. Before any
exemption may be granted, it shall be shown:
• (a) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances not
applicable generally to other properties.
(b) That there is no alternate method of meeting.the purpose and
intent of this Ordinance other than described herein.
(c) That the Administrative Review Board shall exercise its power
on these matters in such a way that the public welfare is secured.
(d) That substantial justice is done most nearly in accord with
the intent and purpose of this Ordinance.
Sec. 7-217. 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 pre-
scribed by this Ordinance 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 spec-
ifically provided for in this Ordinance. Materials, methods of con-
struction, or structural design limitations provided for in this Ord-
inance 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 to be satisfactory and the material and
method of work is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to
that prescribed in this Ordinance in quality, strength, effectiveness,
burglary resistance, durability and safety.
Sec. 7-218. Key Requirements.
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit
in a tract or commercial development, constructed under the same
general plan, shall have locks using combinations which are inter-
change free from locks used in all other separate dwellings, pro-
prietorships or similar distinct occupancies.
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Sec. 7-219. Frames/Jambs/Strikes/Hinges.
Installation and construction of frames, jambs, strikes
and hinges shall be as follows:
(a) poor 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 from 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. Trimmers shall be full length
from the header to the floor with solid backing against sole
plates.
(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 (16) U.S. gauge
steel, bronze, or brass and secured to the jamb by a minimum
of two 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. 7-220. Windows/Sliding Glass Doors.
The following requirements must be met for windows and sliding
glass doors:
(a) Except as otherwise specified in Section 7-222 (Special
Residential Building Provisions), and Section 7-223 (Special
Commercial Building Provisions), all openable exterior windows
and sliding glass doors shall comply with the tests as set forth
in Section 7-224 (Tests).
(b) Louvered windows shall not be used when any 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. 7-221. Garage Type Doors-- Rolling Overhead, Solid Overhead,
Swing, Sliding or Accordian.
The above described 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
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meet the pilot, or pedestrian access, door framing within three
(3) inches of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian access
door.
(c) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density
of six (6) ounces per square foot from the bottom of the door to
• the height of seven (7) feet. Panels above seven (7) 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 shall have
two (2) lock receiving points; or, if the door does not exceed
nineteen (19) feet, a single bolt may used if placed in the
center of the door with the locking point located either at the -
floor or door frame header; or, torsion spring counter balance
type hardware may be used.
(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 by a signal locking device.
(g) Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames
a minimum of .120 inches in thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter
of one-half (') inch and protrude at least one and one-half (1�)
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.
(h) Except in a residential building, padlock(s) used with
exterior mounted slide bolt(s) shall have a hardened steel shackle
locking 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. 7-222. Special Residential Building Provisions.
(a) Except for vehicular access door, 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:
1. All wood 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,
2. A single or double door shall be equipped with a
double or 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 pin tumblers, and
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shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock
by connected screws of at least one-fourth (4) inch
in diameter. All installation shall be done so that
the performance of the locking device will meet the
intended anti -burglary requirements. 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.
3.. 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
or the door frame.
4. Glazing in exterior doors or within forty (40) inches
of any locking mechanism shall be of fully tempered
glass or rated burglary resistant glazing, except
when double cylinder deadbolt locks are installed.
5. Except where clear vision panels are installed, all
front exterior doors shall be equipped with a wide
angle (1800) door viewer.-...
(b) Street numbers and other identifying data shall be dis-
played as follows:
1. All residential dwellings shall display a street
number in a prominent location on the street side
of the residence in such a position that the num-
ber is easily visible to approaching emergency
vehicles. The numerals shall be no less than
four (4) inches in height and shall be of a con-
trasting color to the background to which they are
attached.
2. There shall be positioned at each entrance of a '
multiple family dwelling complex an illuminated
diagramatic representation of the complex which
shows the location of the viewer and the unit
designations within the complex. In 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 resis-
tant 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.
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Sec. 7-223. 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. Wood panel doors with panels
less than one (1) 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 a minimum
sixteen (16) U.S. gauge and have sufficient rein-
forcement 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 any locking device.
2. Except when double cylinder deadbolts are utilized,
any glazing utilized within 40 inches of any door
locking mechanism shall be constructed or pro-
tected 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 material with a minimum two (2) -
• inch mesh secured on the inside of the
glazing may be utilized; or
(c) The glazing shall be covered with iron bars of
at least one-halfO inch around or one inch
by one-fourth inch (1"x4") flat steel material
spaced not more than five (5) inches apart,
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 Building Code.
(b) All swinging exterior wood and steel doors shall be
equipped as follows:
1. A single or double door shall be equipped with a
doubleor single cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall
have a minimum projection of one (1) inch and be
constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The
deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least three -
fourths (3/4) inch into the strike receiving the
projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder
guard, a minimum of five pin tumblers, and shall be
connected to the inner portion of the lock by conn-
ecting screws of at least one-fourth (g) inch in
diameter. The provisions of the preceding paragraph
do not apply where (1) panic hardware is required,
or (2) equivalent device is approved by the enforcing
authority.
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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
minimum 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 (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 weld-
ing or with nonremovable bolts spaced apart on
not more than ten (10) inch centers.
(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 or ex-
panding dog bolt that engages the strike suffi-
ciently to prevent spreading. The deadbolt lock
shall have a minimum of five pin tumblers and a
cylinder guard.
(d) 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 thick which shall be attached with nonremovable
bolts.to the outside of'the door. The astragal
shall extend a minimum of six (b) 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) Horizontal sliding doors shall be equipped with a metal
guide track at top and bottom and cylinder lock and/or padlock with
hardened steel shackle which locks at both heel and toe, and a mini-
mum five (5) pin tumbler operation with nonremovable key when in an
unlocked position. The bottom tract shall be so designed that the door
cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked position.
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(f) In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all entrance
doors 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 having a pane exceed-
ing ninety-six (96) square inches in an area with the smallest
dimension exceeding six (6) inches and not visible from a public
or private throughfare 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:
(a) Inside or outside iron bars of at least one-half
(�) inch around or one by one -quarter (1 x 140
inch flat steel material, spaced not more than
five (5) inches apart and securely fastened; or
(b) 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, cross-
bar, auxiliary locking device, and/or padlock with
hardened steel shackle, a minimum four 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) All exterior transoms exceeding ninety-six (96) square
inches on the side and rear of any building or premises used for
business purposes shall be protected by one of the following:
1. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant
glazing; or
2. The. following barriers may be used but shall
be secured with nonremovable bolts:
(a) Outside iron bars of at least one-half (�)
inch round or one by one -quarter ( 1 x �)
inch flat steel material, spaced no more.than
.five (5) inches apart and securely fastened; or
3. The protective bars or grills shall not interfere
with the operation of opening the transoms if such
transoms are required to be openable by the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California Administrative
Code.
(i) Roof openings shall be equipped as.follows:
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1. 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) Iron bars of at least one-half (') inch round
• or one by one-fourth (1 x %) inch flat steel
material under the skylight and securely
fastened; or
(c) A steel grill of at least one -eighth (1/8) inch
material with a miximum two (2) inch mesh under
the skylight and securely fastened.
2. All 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 metal, or its equivalent,
attached with screws.
(b) The hatchway shall be secured from the inside
with a slide bar or slide bolts.
(c) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall
be provided with 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 pur-
poses shall.be secured by covering the same with.
either of the following:
(a) Iron bars at least one-half inch round or,
one by one fourth (1 x !) inch flat steel
material 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 material with a miximum 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 (a and b) must not interfere with
venting requirements creating a potentially
hazardous condition to health and safety or
conflict with the provisions of the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California Adminis-
trative Code.
. (j) 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.
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(k) A building located within eight (8)' feet of utility
poles or similar structure which can be used to gain access to
the building's roof, windows or other openings shall have such
access area barricaded or fenced with material to deter human
climbing.
(1) The following standards shall apply to lighting,
address identification and parking areas:
1. 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. All exterior commercial doors, during the hours of
darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of one
(1) footcandle of light. All,exterior bulbs shall
be protected by weather and vandalism resistant
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..main-
tained minimum of one (1) footcandle of light on
the parking surface from dusk until the termination
of business every operating day.
Sec. 7-224. Tests.
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the owner, or his
designated agent, of a building or structure falling within the
provisions of this Ordinance to provide the enforcing authority
with a written specification performance test report indicating
that the materials utilized meet the minimum requirements.
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(b) Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance of evidence that any material
or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this
Ordinance, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate mater-
ials or methods of construction, the enforcing authority may require
tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the owner
or his agent by any agency which is approved by the enforcing auth-
ority.
(c) Specimens shall be representative, and the construction
shall be verified by assembly drawings and bill of materials. Two
(2) complete sets of manufacturer or fabricator installation instruc-
tions and fullsize or accurate scale templates for all items and
hardware shall be included.
• (d) Tests for sliding glass doors shall be.conducted as
follows:
1. The construction and size of the test door assem-'
blies, jambs and headers, and all hardware components
shall be representative of that for which acceptance
is desired. The door assembly and mounting in the
support fixture shall simulate the rigidity normally
provided to a door assembly in a building by the
ceiling, floor and walls.
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2. Sample doors submitted for testing shall be glazed.
Panels shall be closed and locked with the primary
locking device only.
3. Tests shall be performed on the samples in the following
order:
• TEST A. With the panels in the test position, a con-
centrated load of 800 pounds shall be applied
to the vertical pull stile incorporating a
locking device, at a point on the stile with-
in six (6) inches of the locking device, in
the direction parallel to the plane of the
glass that would tend to open the door. With
the load removed, determine if the primary
locking device can be unlocked by manipulation
as described in Test H.
TEST B. (1) With panels in the test position, a con-
centrated load of 50 pounds shall be applied
to the vertical pull stile incorporating a
locking device, at a point on'the stile within
six (6) inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of the glass
that would tend to open the door while, simul-
taneously, an additional concentrated load of
200 pounds is applied to the same area of the
same side in a direction perpendicular to the
plane of glass toward the interior side of the
building. With the load applied, determine if
the primary locking device can be unlocked by
manipulation as directed in Test H.
TEST B. (2), Repeat Test B (1) substituting 800 pounds
for the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
TEST C. (1) With the panels in the test position, a
concentrated load of 50 pounds shall be applied
to the vertical pull stile.incorpora•ting a
locking device, at a point on the stile within
six (6) inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of the glass
that would tend to open the door while, simul-
taneously, an additional concentrated load of
200 pounds is applied to the same stile in the
direction perpendicular to the plane of the
glass toward the exterior .side of the.door. With
the load applied, determine if the primary lock-
ing device can be unlocked by manipulation -as -
described. -in Test H.'
TEST C. (2)• Repeat Test C (1) substituting 800 pounds
for the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
• TEST D. With the movable panel lifted upward to its
full limit within the confines of the door
frame, a concentrated load of 800 pounds shall
be applied separately to each vertical pull
stile incorporating a locking device, at a
point on the stile within six (6) inches of
the locking device, in the direction parellel
to the plane of the glass that would tend to
open the door. With the load removed, determine
if the primary locking device can be unlocked
by manipulation as described in Test H.
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TEST E. (1) With the movable panel lifted upward
to its full limit within the confines of
the door frames, a concentrated load of
50 pounds shall be applied to the vertical
pull stile incorporating a locking device,
at a point on the stile within six (6)
• inches of the locking device in the direc-
tion parallel to the plane of the glass
that would tend to open.,the door while,
simultaneously, an additional concentrated
load of 200 pounds is applied to the same area
of the same stile in the direction perpendic-
ular to the plane of,the glass toward the
interior side of the door. With load applied,
determine if the primary locking device can
be unlocked by manipulation as described in
Test H.
TEST E. (2) Repeat Test E (1) substituting 800 pounds
for the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
TEST F. (1) With the movable panel lifted upward to
its full limit within the confines of the
door panel, a concentrated load of 50 pounds
shall be applied to the vertical stile
incorporating a locking device, at a point
on the stile within.six (6) inches of the
locking device, in the direction parallel,to
the plane of glass that would tend to open
the door while, simultaneously, an additional
concentrated load of 200 pounds is applied to
the same area of the'.same'stile in the direc-
tion perpendicular to the plane of the glass
toward the exterior side of the door. With
the load applied, determine if the primary
locking device can be unlocked by manipulation
as described in Test H.
TEST F. (2) Repeat Test F (1) substituting 800 pounds
for the indicated 50 pounds. Perform the
manipulation tests with the load removed.
TEST G. For inside sliding doors, repeat Test D, while
simultaneously applying a concentrated load
of 50 pounds at the end of the movable bottom
rail near the meeting stiles inward. For out-
side sliding doors, repeat Test D while simul-
taneously applying a concentrated load of 50
pounds at the end of the movable bottom rail
near the meeting stiles and outward.
TEST H. Lift, push, pull, or otherwise manipulate by
hand the door relative to the clearances within
the frame while attempting to open the door.
This test shall be conducted continuously for
five (5) minutes.
Examine the assembly and determine a method and
position for inserting a tool through the
assembly from the outside so as to contact the
primary locking device or the latch. Two
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different tools shall be used: a knife
or spatula with a thin blade approximately
1/32 inch thick, not more than one (1)
inch wide and no longer than six (6) inches;
and a piece of stiff steel wire with a dia-
meter of approximately 1/16 inch. Determine
• whether it is possible to insert the wire
or manipulate with either of these tools so
as to unlock the door within five (5) minutes.
TEST I. With the following tools:
(1) A knife or spatula with a thin blade
approximately 1/32 inch thick, not
more than one (1) inch wide, and no
longer than six (6) inches; and
(2) A straight or Phillips screwdriver with
a maximum six (6) inch shaft.
Remove from the door.assembly all screws,
glazing beads, or other mechanical fasteners
which can be removed readily from the exterior
within a time limit of five (5) minutes.
Determine if the primary locking device can
be unlocked or entry gained by manipulation
as described in Test H.
4. Fixed Panels. Fixed panels shall be fastened in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's instructions. Tests shall
be performed in the following order:
TEST A. With the panels in the normal position, a
concentrated load of 300 pounds shall be
applied at midspan of the fixed jambstile
in the direction parallel to the plane of
the glass that would tend to remove the
fixed panel from the frame jamb pocket. With
the load applied, determine if entry can be
gained by.manipulation as described in Sub-
section (D), Paragraph (3), Test H, above.
TEST B. With the panels in the normal position, a
concentrated load of 300 pounds shall be'
applied at midspan of the fixed jambstile
in the direction parallel to the plane of
glass that would tend'to remove the fixed
panel from the frame jamb pocket while, simul-
taneously, an additional concentrated load
of 150 pounds is applied at midspan of the
fixed panel interlock stile in the direction
perpendicular to the plane of glass which
would tend to disengage the meeting stiles.
With this load applied, determine if entry
can be gained by manipulation as described in
Subsection (D), Paragraph (3), Test H, above.
• TEST C. Repeat Test A with the fixed panel lifted
upward to its full limit within the confines
of the door frame. The lifting force need
not exceed 150 pounds at the bottom of the
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exterior face of the meeting stile. With
this load applied, determine if entry can
be gained by manipulation as described in
Subsection (D), Paragraph (3), Test H. above.
5. A sliding door assembly shall fail these tests if at
• any time during or after the test, the sliding door
assembly does not remain engaged, intact, and in the
closed and locked position or by manipulating an ex-
posed component; or if one can enter through displaced
or damaged portions.
6. The report shall include the following: Identification
of the samples tested; type, size, location and number
of locking devices; type, location and number of anchors;
type and thickness of glazing material and an indication
of whether or not the subject passed the test. The re-
port shall also indicate at what point the assembly fails.
The report shall be certified to be true copy by the
testing laboratory and shall be forwarded direct from
.the laboratory to the enforcing authority.
(e) For the purpose of this Ordinance, windows are classified
as follows:
TYPE A window assemblies incorporate one or more sashes that
open by sliding in the plane of the wall in which the window
is installed.
TYPE B window assemblies incorporate one or more framed sashes
which are hinged at or near two corners of the individual sash
iand open toward the exterior of the wall.
TYPE C window assemblies incorporate one or more sashes which
open toward the interior and are hinged at or near two corners
of the sash.
TYPE D window assemblies incorporate one or more sashes which
are hinged or pivot near the center so that part of the sash
opens into the interior wall and part opens toward the exterior.
1. Window assemblies shall be mounted following the
manufacturer's installation instructions. Install
the window assembly in a test fixture which simulates
the wall construction required by Chapter 25 of the
Uniform Building Code. The unit shall be fully glazed.
The sash shall be closed and locked with the primary
locking device only.
(a) Tests for Type A Window assemblies shall be
performed in the following order:
TEST A With the sliding sash in the normal position,
a concentrated load of 200 pounds shall be
applied separately to each member incorporating
a locking device, at a point on the sash.member
within six (6) inches of the locing device, in
the direction parallel to the plane of glass
that would tend to open the window. With the
load removed, apply the manipulation test des-
cribed in Subsection (D), Paragraph (3), Test
H, above.
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TEST B With the sliding sash in the normal position,
a concentrated load of 200 pounds shall be
applied separately to each sash member incorp-
orating a locking device, at a point on the
sash member within six (6) inches of the locking
device in the direction parallel to the plane
of the glass that.would tend to open the window
while, simultaneously, an additional concen-
trated load of 75 pounds is applied in the
same area of the same sash member in the direc-
tion perpendicular to the plane of the glass
toward the interior side of the window. With
the load removed, apply the manipulation test
as described in Subsection (d), Paragraph (3),
Test H, above.
TEST C With the sliding sash in the normal position,
a concentrated load of 200 pounds shall be
applied separately to each sash member incorp-
orating a locking device, at a point on the
sash member within six (6) inches of the locking
device, in the direction parallel.to the plane
of the glass that would tend to open the window
while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated
load of 75 pounds is applied to the same area
of the same sash member in the direction perpen-
dicular to the plane of the glass toward the
exterior side of the window. With the load
removed, apply the manipulation test described
in Subsection (D), Paragraph (3), Test H, above.
TEST D With the sliding sash lifted upward to the
full limit within the confines of the window
frame, a concentrated load of 200 pounds shall
be applied separately to each sash member in-
corporating a locking device, at a point on the
sash within six (6) inches of the locking
device, in the direction parallel to the plane
of glass that would tend to open the window.
With the load removed, apply the manipulation
test described in Subsection (D), Paragraph (3),
Test H, above.
TEST E With the sliding sash lifted upward to the
full limit within the confines of the window
frame, a concentrated load of 200 pounds shall
be applied separately to each sash member in-
corporating a locking device, at a point on
the sash within six .(6) inches of the locking
device, in the direction parallel to the plane
of glass that would tend to.open the window,.
while, simultaneously, an additional concen-
trated load of 75 pounds is applied to the same
area of the same sash member in the direction
perpendicular to the plane of the glass towards
the interior side of the window. With the load
removed, apply the manipulation test described
in Subsection (D), Paragraph (3), Test H, above.
TEST F With the sliding sash lifted upward to the full
limit within the confines of the window frame,
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a concentrated load of 200 pounds shall be
applied separately to each sash member in-
corporating a locking device, at a point on
the sash member within six (6) inches of the
locking device, in the direction parallel
to.the plane of the glass that would tend to
• open the window while, simultaneously, an
additional concentrated load of 75 pounds is
applied to the same area of the same sash
member in the direction perpendicular to the
plane of glass toward the exterior side of
the window. With the load removed, apply
the manipulation test described in Subsection
(D), Paragraph (3), Test H, above.
TEST G For inside sliding windows, repeat Test F while
simultaneously applying a concentrated load
of 25 pounds inward at the end of the movable
bottom rail near the meeting stile opposite
the lock stile. For outside sliding windows,
repeat a concentrated load of 25 pounds in
the same direction as the perpendicular load
inward at the end of the movable bottom rail
near the meeting stile opposite the lock stile
outward.
TEST H Perform the disassembly and manipulation test
as described in Subsection (D), Paragraph (3),
Test I above.
(b)• The tests for Type B and C window assemblies shall
be performed in the following order:
TEST A With the swinging sash in the normal position,
apply a concentrated load of 100 pounds within
three (3) inches of each end of the rail or
stile which is opposite the hinged side, in
direction perpendicular to the plane of the
glass that would tend to open the window.
TEST B Repeat Test A and simultaneously apply a
concentrated load of 100 pounds on the outside
within one (1) inch.of the end of the stile
or rail which is opposite the hinged side, in
the direction parallel to the plane of the
glazing which would tend to disengage the lock.
TEST C With the swinging sash in the normal position,
apply a concentrated load of 200 pounds on the
rail or stile containing the locking device
within six (6) inches of the lock.
TEST D Repeat Test B while simultaneously applying
Test C. The manipulation test described in
Subsection (D), Paragraph (3), Test H, above
shall be applied in Tests A, B and D to the
sash with the load removed.
TEST E Perform the disassembly and manipulation test
as described in Subsection (D), Paragraph
(3), Test 1, above.
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(c) Test for Type D window assemblies shall be
performed in the following order:
TEST A With the sash in the normal position, simul-
taneously apply a concentrated load of 100
pounds within three (3) inches of the ends
of each rail or stile which is perpendicular
• to the pivot sides in the direction that
would tend to open the sash.
TEST B With the sash in the normal position, apply
a concentrated load of 100 pounds on the
rail or stile containing the pivot within
one (1) inch of the pivot in the direction
parallel to the pivots.
TEST C Repeat Test B, applying the load to the
opposite rail or stile.
TEST D With the sash in the normal position, apply
a concentrated load of 200 pounds on the'
rail or stile containing the locking device
within six (6) inches of the lock.
TEST E Repeat Test D while simultaneously applying
the load specified in Test B. Repeat Test
D while simultaneously spplying the load
specified in Test C above. The manipulation
test described in Subsection (D), Paragraph
(3), Test H, above, shall be applied in Tests
A, B, C and D above to the sash with the load
• removed..
TEST F Perform the disassembly and manipulation test
as described in Subsection (D), Paragraph (3)
Test 1, above.
(d) A window assembly shall fail these tests if at
time during or after the tests, an assembly does
not remain engaged, intact, and in the closed and
locked position,.or by manipulating exposed
component; or if one can enter through displaced
damaged portions.
(e) The report shall contain a,description of the
results of the test performed in accordance with
the test methods above. The report shall include
the following: Identification of the samples
tested; type, location, and number of anchors;
type and thickness of glazing material and an
indication of whether or not the subject passed
the test. The report shall also indicate at what
point the assembly fails. The test report shall
be certified to be a true copy by the testing
laboratory and shall be forwarded direct from
the laboratory to the enforcing authority.
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SECTION 2. If any subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application
thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent juris-
diction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
.remaining portion of the Ordinance or its application to other
persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
• adopted this and each subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses,
phrases, or portions of the application thereof to any person,
be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
No portion of .this Ordinance shall supersede any local,
state or federal law, regulation, or codes, dealing with life
safety factors.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and City Clerk shall
certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of R"arch 1982.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF.CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF WEST COVINA
I, Helene 'M. Mooney , City Clerk of the City of West
Covina, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No.1F38
was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the 8th day of Fehruary
1982. That thereafter said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed
at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 8th day of
March , 1982, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: Councilmen: !one
ABSENT: Councilmen: PIone
CITY CLERK
APPROV D AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N
State of California. )
(County of Los Angeles ) ss.
City of West Covina. )
I, JANET BERRY, Deputy City Clerk of the City of
West Covina., State of California., do hereby certify
that a true and accurate copy of Ordinance No.\-S-?�
was published, pursuant to law, in the West Covina.
Tribune, a. newspa.per of general circula.tion published
and circulated in the City of West Covina..
+-`d-anet Be y, eputy City lerk
ity of W st Covina., Cali ornia
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