C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 1 VOLUME VII. SECURITY STANDARDS
SECTION VII-1. Volume VII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
1. Title. This Code shall be referred to and cited as Volume VII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Glendale as required in Section 14051 of the California Penal Code relating to Building Security.
3. Scope.
3.1. New Construction. The provisions of this Code shall apply to new construction and to additions or alterations to existing buildings and structures except as specifically provided by this Code.
3.2. Existing Multiple Family Dwellings. Existing multiple family dwelling units which are converted to privately owned family units (condominiums or cooperatives) shall comply with the provisions of Section 14 (Special Residential Building Provisions) in this Code.
3.3 Exemption. Any building as defined in Volume IA, IB and Title 19 - 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 exterior doors.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 2 4. Definitions. For the purpose of this Code certain terms are defined as follows:
APPROVED. Approved shall mean certified as meeting the requirements of this Code 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 Code with regard to a given material, mode of construction, piece of equipment or device.
AUXILIARY LOCKING DEVICE. Auxiliary Locking Device shall mean a secondary locking system added to the primary locking system to provide additional security.
BOLT. Bolt shall mean 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.
BOLT PROJECTION OR BOLT THROW. Bolt projection or bolt throw shall mean the distance from the edge of the door, at the bolt center line to the farthest point on the bolt in the projected position.
BURGLARY RESISTANT GLAZING. Burglary resistant glazing shall mean those materials as defined in Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) Bulletin 972.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Commercial building shall mean a building, or portion thereof used for a purpose other than for a dwelling.
COMPONENT. Component, as distinguished from a part, shall mean 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.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 3 CYLINDER. Cylinder shall mean 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.
CYLINDER CORE OR CYLINDER PLUG. Cylinder core or cylinder plug shall mean the central part of a cylinder containing the keyway, which is rotated by the key to operate the lock mechanism.
CYLINDER GUARD. Cylinder guard shall mean 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.
DEADBOLT. Deadbolt shall mean a lock bolt which does not have a spring action as opposed to a latch bolt, which does. Deadbolts shall conform to the requirements of locks or latches prescribed in Volume IA and IB of this Code and shall comply with Grade1 ANSI-designation deadbolt locks.
DEAD LATCH OR DEADLOCKING LATCH BOLT. Dead latch or deadlocking latch bolt shall mean 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.
DEMISING WALL. A common wall that separates one tenant’s space from another or from the building’s common areas shall be constructed from the floor to the roof or floor deck above.
DOOR ASSEMBLY. Door assembly shall mean 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 Code, a door assembly consists of the following parts:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 4 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 plus the anchorage divides to the surrounding wall and a portion of the surrounding wall extending 36 inches (914mm) from each side of the jambs and 26 inches (660mm) from the head.
DOOR STOP. Door stop shall mean that projection along the top and sides of a door jamb which checks the door's swinging action.
DOUBLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT. Double cylinder deadbolt shall mean a deadbolt lock which can be activated only by a key on both the interior and exterior.
DWELLING. Dwelling shall mean a building or portion thereof designed primarily for residential occupancy, including single family and multiple family dwellings.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY. Enforcing authority shall mean the agency or person having the responsibility for enforcing the provisions of this volume.
FLUSHBOLT. Flushbolt shall mean 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 the head and threshold of the frame.
FULLY TEMPERED GLASS. Fully tempered glass shall mean those materials meeting or exceeding ANSI standard Z 97.1 - Safety Glazing.
JAMB. Jamb shall mean the vertical members of a door frame to which the door is secured.
JAMB/WALL. Jamb/wall shall mean that component of a door assembly to which a door is attached and secured; the wall and jamb used together are considered a unit.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 5 KEY-IN-KNOB. Key-in-knob shall mean a lockset having the key cylinder and other lock mechanisms contained in the knob.
LATCH OR LATCH BOLT. Latch or latch bolt shall mean a beveled, spring-actuated bolt which may or may not have a deadlocking device.
LOCK OR LOCKSET. Lock (or lockset) shall mean a keyed device (complete with cylinder, latch or deadbolt mechanism, and trim such as knobs, levers, thumb turns, escutcheons, or shields and guards, etc.) for securing a door in a closed position against forced entry. For the purposes of this Code, a lock does not include the strike plate.
LOCKING DEVICE. Locking device shall mean 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.
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING. Multiple family dwelling shall mean a building or portion thereof designed for occupancy by two or more families living independently of each other, including hotels, motels, apartments, duplexes and townhouses.
PANIC HARDWARE. Panic hardware shall mean a latching device on a door assembly for use when emergency egress is required due to fire or other threat to life safety.
Devices shall be designed so that they will facilitate the safe egress of people in case of an emergency when a pressure not to exceed 15 lbs. (66.72N) is applied to the releasing device in the direction of exit travel. Such releasing devices are bars or panels extending not less than two-thirds of the width of the door and placed at heights suitable for the service required, not less than 30 inches (762mm) or more than 44 inches (1118mm) above the floor.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 6 PART. Part, as distinguished from component, shall mean a unit (or subassembly) which combines with other units to make up a component.
PRIMARY LOCKING DEVICE. Primary locking device shall mean the single locking system on a door or window unit whose primary function is to prevent unauthorized intrusion.
PRIVATE OR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. Private or single family dwelling shall mean a building designed exclusively for occupancy by one family.
RAIL. Rail shall mean the horizontal member of a window or door. A meeting rail is one which mates with a rail of another sash or a framing member of the door or window frame when the sash is in the closed position.
SASH. Sash shall mean an assembly of stiles, rails, or 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 open.
SILL. Sill shall mean the lowest horizontal member of a window frame.
SINGLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT. Single cylinder deadbolt shall mean 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.
SOLID CORE DOOR. Solid core door shall mean a door composed of solid wood or composed of compressed wood equal in strength to solid wood construction.
STILE. Stile shall mean a vertical framing member of a window or door.
STRIKE. Strike shall mean a metal plate attached to or mortised into a door or door jamb to receive and to hold a projected latch bolt and/or deadbolt in order to secure the door to the jamb.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 7 SWINGING DOOR. Swinging door shall mean a door hinged at the stile or at the head and threshold.
U.L. LISTED. U.L. Listed shall mean tested and listed by Underwriter's Laboratory, Inc.
WINDOW ASSEMBLY. Window assembly shall mean a unit which includes a window and the anchorage between the window and the wall.
WINDOW FRAME. Window frame shall mean that part of a window which surrounds and supports the sashes and is attached to the surrounding wall. The members include side jambs (vertical), head jamb (upper, horizontal), sill and mullions.
5. Enforcement Provisions. The enforcing authority is directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code. The enforcing authority shall be the building official as defined in Volume IA of this Code.
6. Right of Entry. The enforcing authority shall have the right, and is hereby authorized and empowered, to enter or go on or about any building as provided by Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 104.6 of Volume IA of this Code.
7. Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City of Glendale, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
8. Exemptions, Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the applications and interpretations of this Code shall be in accordance with Chapter I Division II Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 8 9. Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction. The provisions of this Volume are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed herein, provided any such alternate has been approved by the enforcing authority or as provided in Section 5, nor is it the intention of this Volume to exclude any similarly approved sound method or structural design or analysis not specifically provided for in this Volume. Materials, methods of construction, or structural design limitations provided for in this Volume are to be used unless an exception is granted by the enforcing authority. Such alternate materials or methods may be approved provided it is found that the proposed design is satisfactory and the material and method of work is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, burglary resistance, durability and safety.
10. Keying 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 interchange free from locks used in all other separate dwellings, proprietorships or similar distinct occupancies. A certificate from the lock supplier declaring that all locks supplied to the project are keyed separately shall be acceptable as complying with the above requirements.
11. Frames, Jambs, Strikes, Hinges: Installation and Construction. Installation and construction of frames, jambs, strikes and hinges shall be as follows:
1. Door Jambs. Door 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 (153mm) each side of the strike.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 9 2. Framing. 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.
Jambs shall have solid backing against sole plates.
3. Door Stops. 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.
4. Strike Plate. The strike plate for deadbolts on all wood frame 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.
5. Hinges. Hinges for out-swinging doors shall be equipped with non-removable hinge pins or a mechanical interlock to preclude removal of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins.
12. Windows/Sliding Glass Doors; Requirements. The following requirements must be met for windows and sliding glass doors:
1. Exterior Window; Exemptions. Except as otherwise specified in Section 14 (Special Residential Building Provisions), and Section 15 (Special Commercial Building Provisions) all openable exterior windows and sliding glass doors shall comply with the tests as set forth in Section 16 (Performance Testing).
2. Louvered Windows. Louvered windows shall not be used when any portion of the window is less than 12 feet (3658mm) vertically or 6 feet (1829mm) horizontally from an accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread, platform, or similar structure.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 10 13. Garage-Type Doors. Rolling overhead, solid overhead, swing or sliding accordion garage-type doors shall conform to the following standards:
1. Wood Doors. Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of five-sixteenths (5/16) inch (8mm) in thickness with the locking hardware being attached to the support framing.
2. Aluminum Doors. Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215 inches (.546mm) and riveted together a minimum of eighteen (18) inches (458mm) on center along the outside seams. There shall be a full width horizontal beam attached to the main door structure which shall meet the pilot, or pedestrian access, door framing within three (3) inches (76mm) of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian access door.
3. Fiberglass Doors. Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of six (6) ounces per square foot (1831 gram/m2) from the bottom of the door to a height of seven (7) feet (2134mm). Panels above seven (7) feet (2134mm) and panels in residential structures shall have a density not less than five (5) ounces per square foot (1526 grams/m2).
4. Cylinder Locks. 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 (25.4mm).
5. Wide Doors, Receiving Points. Doors that exceed sixteen (16) feet (4877mm) in width shall have two lock receiving points; or, if the door does not exceed nineteen (19) feet (5791mm), a single bolt may be used if placed in the center of C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 11 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.
6. Electrically Operated Doors. 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.
7. Slide Bolt Assemblies. Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum of .120 inches (3mm) in thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one-half (½) inch (13mm) and protrude at least one and one-half (1-1/2) inches (38mm) into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eights (3/8) inch (10mm) may be used in a residential building. The slide bolt shall be attached to the door with non-removable bolts from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt assemblies.
8. Padlock(s). 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 pin tumbler operation with a non-removable 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 pin tumbler operation. A certificate of verification from the contractor/owner declaring that he has advised the occupant of the padlock requirements of this section shall be acceptable as complying with the above requirements.
14. Special Residential Building Provisions.
14.1. Swinging Exterior Doors. Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging doors of any residential building and attached garages, including the C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 12 door leading from the garage area into the dwelling unit shall be equipped as follows:
1. Wood Doors. All wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths (1-3/4) inches (45mm), or with panels not less than nine-sixteenths (9/16) inch (15mm) thick.
2. Locks. A single or double door shall be equipped with a single cylinder deadbolt lock. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch (25.4mm) and be constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) 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 connecting screws of at least one fourth (1/4) inch (6.3mm) 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. Double Doors. The inactive leaf of double doors shall be equipped with metal flush bolts having a minimum embedment of five-eights (5/8) inch (16mm) into the head and threshold or the door frame.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 13 4. Glazing. Glazing in exterior doors or within forty (40) inches (1016mm) of any locking mechanism shall be of fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing.
5. Wide Angle Viewer. Except where clear vision panels are installed, all front exterior doors shall be equipped with a wide angle (1800) door viewer.
14.2. Address Number and Identifying Data. Address numbers and other identifying data shall be displayed as follows:
1. Address Number. All residential dwellings shall display an address number in a prominent location on the street side of the residence in such a position that the number is easily visible to approaching emergency vehicles. The numerals shall be no less than four (4) inches (102mm) in height and shall be of a contrasting color to the background to which they are attached. In addition, any multi-family residence 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. (See also California Fire Code Section 505.1)
2. Multiple Family Dwelling; Illuminated Diagrams and Identification Numbers. There shall be positioned at each entrance of a multiple family dwelling complex an illuminated diagrammatic representation of the complex which shows the location of the viewer, the unit designations within the complex, each unit that is a “non smoking” unit (as governed by Chapter 8.52 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, or any successor C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 14 legislation), the smoking permitted area authorized under Section 8.52.130 of the GMC and the complex’s exits, stairwells, elevators, fire alarm annunciator panels, and standpipes. In addition, each individual unit within the complex shall display a prominent identification number, not less than four (4) inches (102mm) in height, which is easily visible to approaching vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. In addition, any multiple family dwelling 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.
14.3. Lighting; Multiple Family Dwellings. Lighting in multiple family dwellings shall be as follows:
1. Aisles, Passageways and Recesses. Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least twenty-five hundredths (.25) of a footcandle (2.7 lux) at the ground level during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers.
2. Parking Structures, Parking Lots and Carports. Parking structures, parking lots and carports shall be provided with a minimum of two (2) foot-candles (21.5 lux) of light on the parking surface during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by weather and vandalism- resistant covers.
15. Special Commercial Building Provisions.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 15 15.1. Swinging Exterior Doors; Construction and Glazing. Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors with glass panels, and solid wood or metal doors of commercial buildings shall be constructed or protected as follows:
1. Wood Doors Construction. Wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths (1-3/4) inches (45mm). Wood panel doors with panels less than one (1) inch (25.4mm) 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 (153mm) centers. Hollow steel doors shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) U.S. gauge steel and have sufficient reinforcement 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. Glazing, Iron or Steel Grills. Except when double cylinder deadbolts are utilized, any glazing within 40 inches (1016mm) of any door locking mechanism shall be constructed or protected as follows:
2.1. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing; or
2.2. Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with a minimum two (2) inches (52mm) mesh
secured on the inside of the glazing may be utilized; or
2.3. The glazing shall be covered with iron bars of at least one- half (½) inch (13mm) round or one inch by one-fourth inch (1" x 1/4") (24.5mm x 7mm) flat steel material, spaced not C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 16 more than five (5) inches (122mm) apart, secured on the inside of the glazing.
2.4. Items 2.2 and 2.3 above shall not interfere with the operation of opening windows if such windows are
required to be openable by the Glendale Building and
Safety Code, 2026.
15.2. Swinging Exterior Doors, Equipment and Construction. All swinging exterior wood and steel doors of commercial buildings shall be equipped as follows:
1. Deadbolts. A single or double door shall be equipped with a double or single cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch (25.4mm) and be constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) 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 connecting screws of at least one-fourth (1/4) inch (7mm) in diameter. The provisions of the preceding paragraph do not apply where (1) panic hardware is required, or (2) an equivalent device is approved by the building official.
2. Construction and Equipment. Double doors shall be constructed and equipped as follows:
2.1. The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush bolts having a minimum embedment of five-eighths (5/8) inch (16mm) into the head and threshold of the door frame.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 17 2.2. Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of .125 inch (3mm) thick which will cover the opening between the doors.
The astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches (51mm) wide, and extend a minimum of one (1) inch (25.4mm) 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 welding or with non-removable bolts spaced apart on not more than ten (10) inch (254mm) centers.
15.3. Aluminum Door Equipment. Aluminum frame swinging doors of commercial buildings shall be equipped as follows:
1. The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so constructed or protected to withstand 1600 pounds (7117N) of pressure in both a vertical distance of three (3) inches (76mm) and a horizontal distance of one (1) inch (25.4mm) 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 (25.4mm), or a hook shape or expanding dog bolt that engages the strike sufficiently to prevent spreading.
The deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five pin tumblers and a cylinder guard.
15.4. Panic Hardware. Panic hardware in commercial buildings, whenever otherwise required by this 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
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 18 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 inch (3mm) thick which shall be attached with non-removable bolts to the outside of the door. The astragal shall extend a minimum of one (1) inch (25.4mm) 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.
15.5. Sliding Doors. Horizontal sliding doors in commercial buildings shall be equipped with a metal guide track at top and bottom and a cylinder lock and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle which locks at both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position. The bottom track shall be so designed that the door cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked position.
15.6. Office Buildings; Doors to Suites. In office buildings with multiple occupancy, all entrance doors to individual office suites shall meet the construction and locking requirements for exterior doors.
15.7. Accessible Windows. Windows in commercial buildings shall be deemed accessible if less than twelve (12) feet (3658mm) above the ground. Accessible windows having a pane exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches (61935mm2) in an area with the smallest dimension exceeding six (6) inches (153mm) and not visible from a public C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 19 thoroughfare (including any street, alleyway or sidewalk supported and maintained through public funds) 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 non- removable bolts:
2.1. Inside or outside iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one-quarter (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material, spaced not more than five (5) inches (127mm) apart and securely fastened; or
2.2. Inside or outside iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with not more than a two (2) inch (51mm) 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, crossbar, auxiliary locking device, and/or padlock with hardened steel shackle and 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 this Code.
15.8. Exterior Transoms. All exterior transoms exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches (61935mm2) on the side and rear of any commercial 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 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 20 2. The following barriers may be used but shall be secured with non-removable bolts:
2.1. Outside iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one-quarter (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material, spaced no more than five (5) inches (127mm) apart and securely fastened; or
2.2. Outside iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) with not more than a two (2) inches (51mm) mesh and securely fastened.
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 this Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code.
15.9. Roof Openings. Roof openings of commercial buildings shall be equipped as follows:
1. All skylights on the roof of any building or premise used for business purposes shall be provided with:
1.1. Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
1.2. Iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one- fourth (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material under the skylight and securely fastened; or
1.3. A steel grill of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with a maximum two (2) inches (51mm) 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:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 21 2.1. 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.
2.2. The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide bolts.
2.3. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non- removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
3. All air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches (61935mm2) on the roof or exterior walls of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:
3.1. Iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one- fourth (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material spaced no more than five (5) inches (127mm) apart and securely fastened; or
3.2. Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with a maximum two (2) inches (51mm) mesh and securely fastened.
3.3. If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be secured with bolts which are non-removable from the exterior.
3.4. The above (3.1 and 3.2) must not interfere with venting requirements creating a potentially hazardous condition to health and safety or conflict with the provisions of this Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 22 1. Air duct openings covered by mechanical equipment weighing more than 200 lbs. (890N) or sufficiently anchored with duct access(es) sufficiently secured.
2. A security system approved by the building official.
15.10. Permanent Ladders. Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs of commercial buildings shall be fully enclosed with sheet metal to a height of ten feet (3048mm). This covering shall be locked against the ladder with a case hardened hasp, secured with non- removable screws or bolts. Hinges on the cover will be provided with non-removable 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 pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position.
15.11. Address Numbers, Identifying Data, and Illumination. 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 (153mm) 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 (10.796 lux) of light. All exterior bulbs shall be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 23 3. Parking structures, open parking lots and access thereto, providing more than ten parking spaces and for use by the general public, shall be provided with a maintained minimum of one (1) footcandle (10.769 lux) of light on the parking surface from dusk until the termination of business every operating day.
16. Performance Testing.
16.1. Responsibility of Owner. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or his or designated agent, of a building or structure falling within the provisions of this Volume, to provide the enforcing authority with a written specification performance test report indicating that the materials utilized meet the minimum requirements.
16.2. Proof of Compliance. Whenever there is sufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Volume or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this Volume, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials 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 authority.
16.3. Verification. Specimens shall be representative, and the construction shall be verified by assembly drawings and bill of materials. Two complete sets of manufacturer or fabricator installation instructions and full-size or accurate scale templates for all items and hardware shall be included.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15632\1.docx 24 16.4. Testing Methods. The enforcing authority shall establish and adopt testing methods which shall substantially meet the minimum standards in the most recent edition of the California Building Code.