§ 13-119. Same; Section 303, Exterior Structure.

(a)

Section 303.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 303.3 Premises identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. All structures that contain more than one address shall have numbers at least eight (8) inches in height placed in accordance with Section 11-274 of the County Code. Address numbers for all other residential structures shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches."

(b)

Section 303.14 is amended to read as follows:
" 303.14 Insect screens. During the period from June 1 to October 15, every door, window, and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch, and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exceptions:

1.

No screens shall be required on any floor above the fifth floor.

2.

Screen doors shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed."

(c)

Section 303.15.1 is added to read as follows:
" 303.15.1 Locking devices. Any swinging entrance door to an individual apartment or multifamily dwelling unit shall be provided with a deadbolt locking device having a minimum throw of not less than five-eighths (5/8) of one inch and with the deadbolt capable of being activated by key from the outside and by turn-knob from the inside, so as to provide reasonable security against unauthorized entry. Door locks and the matter of installation shall be subject to the specific approval of the Building Official. The exterior door, door hinge, door lock, and door latch for each unit shall be maintained in functional condition."

(d)

Section 303.15.2 is added to read as follows:
" 303.15.2 Visual detection device. Unless a visual detection device (magnifying peephole) is currently provided, all swinging entrance doors to any individual apartment or multifamily dwelling unit shall be equipped with a visual detection device (magnifying peephole) which will provide a 180 degree viewing angle so as to allow the occupant of a dwelling unit to inspect the entrance area outside the door while the door is closed."

(e)

Section 303.15.3 is added to read as follows:
" 303.15.3 Sliding doors and windows. All patio and balcony sliding entrance doors, and all windows capable of being opened and accessible from a balcony or two (2) stories or less above grade, shall be equipped with a device that locks and secures the door or window within its frame so as to provide reasonable security against unauthorized entry by opening or removal of the door or windows from its frame. Such acceptable devices include, but are not limited to, security bars and jimmy plates. The type of device and manner of installation shall be subject to the approval of the building official, who shall coordinate such approval with the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee."

(f)

Section 303.15.4 is added to read as follows:
" 303.15.4 Auxiliary use doors. Where exterior entrance doors to buildings are not secured, entrance doors to laundry rooms, storage areas, trash rooms, and other similar areas within multifamily dwellings shall be provided with the same locking hardware required in Section 303.15.1, and the respective apartment tenants shall be provided with access keys."

(CB-39-2001)