A.Â
All multiple dwellings shall at all times be so secured
as to provide the maximum possible security to the permanent and transient
occupants in accordance with the specifications provided.
B.Â
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to construct, erect or build any new multiple-dwelling building or to substantially
alter any existing multiple-dwelling building without incorporating into such
building the minimum security devices and designs set forth in the following
sections of this article.
Overhead garage doors shall be operated electrically by a key-operated
control on the outside and inside or electronically by use of a push button
remote control activating device from the outside and inside. These doors
shall be equipped with a time-delayed, self-closing device, having automatic
reverse action, contact activated. However, the door may be arranged in such
a manner that it can be left in the raised position if and when a garage attendant
is on duty.
A.Â
All single doors leading from the exterior of the structure
into the garage area shall be secured with a self-latching lockset or panic
device, with a minimum throw of 1/2 inch, operated by a cylinder on the outside
and by pressing a panic bar or turning a knob on the inside. These doors shall
be equipped with a self-closing device, tamper guard and security hinges.
B.Â
All single doors leading from the garage area into the
dwelling area shall be secured with a self-latching lockset with a minimum
throw of 1/2 inch, operated by a cylinder and knob on the garage side of the
door and by turning the knob on the dwelling area side of the door. These
doors shall be equipped with a self-closing device. Doors shall be labeled
one and one-half-hour hollow metal.
All swinging entry doors to individual dwelling units shall be as listed
or approved labeled door, secured with an approved lockset. The doors shall
be equipped with a self-closing device, cylinder guard and listed door scope,
and the jamb shall be so constructed as to prevent violation of the strike.
Out-swinging doors shall have a maximum dimension of 3/16 inch between door
and frame on the latch side.
A.Â
All single sliding patio doors shall have the movable
section of the door slide on the inside of the fixed section of the door and
shall be glazed with approved glazing material. They shall be secured with
a single-cylinder, pivoted hooked dead bolt, with insert, and shall be operated
on the outside by a key in the cylinder and on the inside by a thumb turn
or lever handle. These doors shall be equipped with a cylinder guard, sliding
door bar and reinforced armor strike to maintain the effectiveness of the
bolt strength. The mounting screws for the lock case shall be inaccessible
from the outside. The bolt shall engage the strike to prevent if from being
disengaged by any possible movement of the door within the space of clearance
provided for installation and operation. The upper track shall be shimmed
or arranged to prevent the door from being lifted from its track when in the
locked position.
B.Â
All double sliding patio doors shall be glazed with approved
glazing material and shall be secured at the meeting rails with a single-cylinder
deadlock, having a pivot, hooked with insert, and shall be operated on the
outside by a key in the cylinder and on the inside by a thumb turn or lever
handle. These doors shall be equipped with a cylinder guard and reinforced
armor strike to maintain the effectiveness of the bolt strength. Mounting
screws for the lock case shall be inaccessible from the outside.
Exterior doors, other than exterior doors to individual dwelling units,
shall be provided with illumination which is maintained to values of not less
than 2.0 footcandles, measured at the walking surface on the outside of the
buildings. The lighting fixture shall be equipped with a vapor cover or a
cover of equal break-resistant material.
A.Â
Jalousie windows shall not be used within eight feet
of ground level, adjacent structures or fire escapes.
B.Â
All windows shall be equipped with a forged locking device
that is capable of withstanding a substantial force applied in any direction.
C.Â
Windows shall be so constructed that they cannot be lifted
from their track when in a locked position.
D.Â
Sliding windows shall have the movable section of the
window slide on the inside of the fixed section.
A.Â
All multiple dwelling buildings shall be provided with
illumination to values of 1.0 footcandle, average, with proper uniformity
measured on the parking and walking surface surrounding the building. The
lighting fixture shall be provided with a vapor cover or a cover of equal
break-resistant material.
B.Â
All parking areas under or within multiple-dwelling buildings
shall be provided with illumination to values of not less than 2.0 footcandles,
average, with proper uniformity measured at the parking or walking surface.
The lighting fixture shall be provided with a vapor cover or a cover of equal
break-resistant material.
All buildings with vestibule areas shall have illumination of not less than 2.0 footcandles at any point inside the vestibule and must have sufficient glazed area so that anyone inside the vestibule is clearly visible from the street, sidewalk or parking area. Vestibule doors to a common hallway or lobby shall be secured consistent with the locking requirements specified in §§ 123-9 and 123-10 and, in addition, shall be equipped with an electric strike or an electric dead bolt, intercom and push-button release from the tenant space. It will be permissible for the locking device to be unlocked from the outside with a cypher lock or card reader. All electric locking devices shall be fail-safe, and emergency egress shall be provided at all times through these entrances. Buildings not having vestibule areas shall have the exterior main entrance doors secured as described above.
There shall be no obstruction (bushes, trees, etc.) to block visibility
of any exterior doors from the street, sidewalk or parking areas.