§ 106.30.030. Building and Site Security

A.

Applicability. In addition to any safety and security requirements of the City's Building Code, each residential project shall comply with the minimum standards of this Section.

B.

Standards for all residential structures. The following requirements apply to all residential structures.

1.

Exterior doors and windows. All exterior perimeter doors of a dwelling unit and/or the building other than sliding glass doors shall:

a.

Be solid core doors (windows as provided in Subsection B.1.d, below);

b.

Have a minimum one-inch deadbolt lock with hardened, rotating tapered, external cylinder guard collar;

c.

Have a 180-degree optical door viewer, located between 52 and 58 inches above the finished floor, except where it can be demonstrated that a lower height is appropriate (handicapped unit under CHFA);

d.

Not have a window within 40 inches of the locking device (unless acrylic plastic, or polycarbonate sheeting is installed over the interior of the window);

e.

Have the side jambs of the door frames nailed to the door trimmers with 16d finish nails staggered 12 inches on-center, and the door trimmers nailed to the stud with 16d nails 12 inches on center or equal.

2.

Street addresses. Each structure containing a dwelling unit shall have legible street address numbers in an appropriate location that is readily visible from the street providing access to the site. Multi-unit dwelling projects shall also comply with Subsection C.1, below. Landscaping shall be maintained so as to not obscure any street address.

C.

Standards for multi-unit residential projects. The following requirements apply to structures with two or more dwelling units.

1.

Street addresses. Street addresses shall be provided as follows:

a.

Address numbers shall be of a color that contrasts with background colors.

b.

Each address shall be illuminated at night.

c.

Addresses shall be located so that emergency service providers do not have to enter alcoves, recessed doorways, etc., to inspect each door (i.e., displayed at each walkway entrance to individual building clusters).

d.

Address numbers shall be at least four inches in height for individual units and six inches for the project and the range of addresses posted on each building.

e.

Each driveway entering a multi-unit residential site shall be provided an illuminated project directory, constructed of vandal-resistant material. The lettering, numbering and diagrams shall be large enough so that the driver of a vehicle can read the directory from the driver's seat. The driveway shall also be designed with a pull-out area for viewing the directory, so that a driver viewing the directory does not obstruct traffic flow.

All street addresses and directories shall be installed prior to the occupancy of any unit within the project.

2.

Parking addresses. Assigned parking shall not be addressed to correspond to street addresses where multiple dwellings are serviced by vehicular access to the rear through any driveway, alleyway or parking lot. Addressing shall also be displayed to be visible from the vehicle and provide adequate direction.

3.

Common facilities - Locks. Laundry rooms, recreational buildings, other separate or common indoor facilities shall comply with the following requirements.

a.

The facilities shall be provided with locksets as required by the Building Code.

b.

Separate laundry rooms shall be maintained locked, with access keys provided to the tenant and shall be illuminated during hours they are open.

4.

Common facilities - Management. Multipurpose laundry, office, restrooms and recreations rooms shall be under the control of the management, and shall:

a.

Post the hours available for use in a conspicuous place;

b.

Be locked when not available; and

c.

Be illuminated during open hours and be controlled by timer or photocell, except when a management person is on duty.

5.

Lighting. In addition to exit illumination (includes exit doors, corridors, exterior balconies, stairs exit courts and exit passage ways), which is required to be not less than one foot candlepower at the floor level by the Uniform Building Code, the following shall also apply:

a.

Illumination shall be 0.25 foot-candles at grade level for surface areas of alcoves, walkways, and yards other than required for exits;

b.

One foot candlepower at floor level for open parking areas and carports;

c.

All lights shall be placed on a timer or photo electronic cell capable of turning the lights on and off one-half hour prior to dawn and one-half hour past dusk; and

d.

Outdoor lighting shall also comply with the requirements of Section 106.30 070 (Outdoor Lighting).