The purpose of this chapter is to provide a minimum level of resistance to unlawful entry to buildings by establishing minimum standards of design and maintenance of certain security equipment within the City. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material, device, hardware or method not specifically prescribed in this chapter, when such alternate provides equivalent security and is approved by the police department.
(Formerly 15.40.010; 1960 code § 6.60; Ord. 1188 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1833 § 9, 2007; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to new construction, certain inventories, hazardous materials, conversion of a home to a business, or when there is a change in business and additional merchandise or materials which would require security measures under this chapter are placed on the premises. Any addition, alteration or repair to an existing building shall be made in conformance with the requirements of this chapter. Outside lighting requirements shall also apply.
(Formerly 15.40.020; 1960 code § 6.61; Ord. 1833 § 9, 2007)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. 
"Accessible"
means admitting close approach because not guarded by locked doors, elevation or other effective means.
B. 
"Commercial building"
means any building used in the conduct or carrying on of a business; storage of any merchandise, household goods or product is considered a commercial building; and any building designed or used for commercial purposes.
C. 
"Cylinder guard"
means a metal ring surrounding the exposed portion of the lock cylinder, or any other device which is so fastened as to protect the cylinder from wrenching, prying, cutting or pulling by attack tools.
D. 
"Deadbolt"
means a bolt that has no automatic spring action and is operated by a key cylinder, thumb turn or lever.
E. 
"Deadlatch"
means a latch in which the latch bolt is positively held in projected position by a guard bolt, a plunger or an auxiliary mechanism.
F. 
"Insert"
means a hardened-steel roller inside unhardened bolts to prevent bolt cutting or sawing with common tools.
G. 
"Owner"
means any person, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property, or a power of agency therein.
H. 
"Residential unit"
means and includes, but is not limited to motels, hotels, single-family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, condominiums and guest rooms.
I. 
"Transom"
means an opening above a doorway that can be opened, such as a hinged window, louvered window or other material.
(Formerly 15.40.030; 1960 code § 6.65; Ord. 1833 § 9, 2007)
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever the enforcing official or his representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition which is in violation of this chapter, he may enter such building or premises at any reasonable time to inspect the same or to perform his duty as outlined in this chapter; provided, that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and demand entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or some other person having charge or control of the building or premises and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the enforcing official or his representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
(Formerly 15.40.040; 1960 code § 6.64; Ord. 1833 § 9, 2007)
This chapter shall be enforced and administered by the building official and the Police Chief.
(Formerly 15.40.050; 1960 code § 6.62; Ord. 1833 § 9, 2007; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018)
If approval of a requested alternate device, material, or method is not granted by the chief building official, the owner or his or her agent may appeal the decision in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.22 LMC.
(Formerly 15.40.060; 1960 code § 6.66; Ord. 1833 § 9, 2007; Ord. 2052 § 1(S), 2017)