ORDINANCE 1540 ORDINANCE NO. 1540
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE EL SEGUNDO SECURITY
CODE AND AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REFLECT SUCH ADOPTION
The City Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. Pursuant to Penal Code § 14051, it is in the public interest to adopt minimum
building security standards to safeguard property and public welfare with
the regulations set forth in this Ordinance;
B. The El Segundo Security Code is based upon recommendations by the El
Segundo Police Department Crime Prevention Unit and adopted security
codes of other Los Angeles-area municipalities; and
C, Notice of public hearing to consider the adoption of this Code was published
pursuant to Government Code § 6066 and a duly noticed public hearing
was held on December 6, 2016, regarding the adoption of the Code.
SECTION 2: Title 13 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") is amended to
add a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 20
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
SECURITY CODE
Section 13-20-1: 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 buildings and
structures subject to the provisions of this code within the City of El Segundo, as
specified in Section 14051 of the California Penal Code relating to building safety.
Section 13-20-2: SCOPE
A. The provisions of this code shall apply only to new construction and to buildings
or structures to which additions, alterations, or repairs are made, except as
specifically provided by this code. When additions, alterations, or repairs made
within any 12-month period exceed 50 percent of the value of the existing
building or structure, such building or structure shall be made to conform to the
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requirements for new buildings and structures. When additions, alterations, and
repairs do not exceed 75 percent or less of the value of an existing building,
then only the new construction would have to meet the standards set forth by
this code.
B. Existing multiple dwelling units that are converted to privately-owned family
units (condominiums) shall comply with the provisions of the "Special
Residential Building Provisions."
C. Any existing structure which converts from its original occupancy group as
designated in the Uniform Building Code, shall comply with the provisions of
this code.
D. Any building, as defined in the California Building Code and Title 24, California
Code of Regulations, 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.
13-20-3: DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this code, certain terms are defined as follows:
Alley is any roadway not exceeding 25 feet in width which is primarily used for
access to the rear or side entrances of abutting property.
Approved means 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.
Astragal is a device, either fixed or movable, which eliminates the vertical
opening between a pair of doors when in the closed position.
Bolt is 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 thrown is 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 means those materials as defined in Underwriters'
Laboratories Bulletin 972.
Common area is an area of space, a building or portion of a building, which is
legally accessible to the owners or users of a multi-tenant property.
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Cylinder means 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 guard means 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 is a lock bolt which does not have a spring action. The bolt shall be
actuated by a key and a knob or thumb-turn, and when projected becomes
locked against return by end pressure.
Dead latch or deadlocking latch bolt means 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.
Door includes a swinging, sliding, rolling overhead, or solid overhead door.
Double cylinder deadbolt means a deadbolt lock which can be activated only
by a key on both the interior and exterior.
Double Door is a doorway equipped with a glazed door hinged at the jambs.
The glazing may consist of one or more glazed panels.
Dwelling means a building or portion thereof designed exclusively for
residential occupancy, including single-family and multiple-family dwellings.
Flush bolt is 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
in the head and threshold of the frame.
Fully tempered glass means those materials meeting or exceeding Section
2406 of the currently adopted edition of the California Building Code ("CBC").
Glazing is all glass, plastics, and fiberglass utilized as an exterior window,
vision panel, light, or pane within any type of door.
Hours of operation shall mean the time period when any activity requires the
presence of employees or workers within or about the affected business.
Hours of darkness shall mean any time from one-half hour before sunset and
one-half hour after sunrise and any other time when the illumination level is
less than the required lighting for uses as designated in this chapter.
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Jamb means the vertical members of a door frame to which the door is
secured.
Jamb/wall is that component of a door assembly to which a door is attached
and secured; the wall and jamb used together are considered a unit.
Latch or latch bolt is a beveled, spring-actuated bolt, which may or may not
have a deadlocking device.
Light Panel is any glazed opening whether glazed with glass, plastic, metal,
wood, or composition sheets or panels, or similar materials and shall include
windows, skylights, view ports or view panels and similar openings.
Lock (or lockset) is a keyed device (complete with cylinder, latch or deadbolt
mechanism, and trim such as knobs, levers, thumb turns, escutcheons, 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 is a part of a window assembly, which is intended to prevent
movement of the moveable sash, which may be the sash lock or sash operator.
Luminaire is a complete lighting device consisting of a light source together
with its direct appurtenances, such as globe, reflector refractor, housing and
such support as is integral with the housing. The pole, post or bracket is not
considered a part of the luminaire.
Minimum maintained foot-candles of light is the amount of light falling on
that point of a surface with the least illumination, calculated through application
of a maintenance factor, which is a multiplier applied to account for aging of the
lamp and for dirt build-up on the luminaire during the period for which a lamp is
in place.
Multiple-family dwelling means 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.
Nonresidential means any building, parking lot and associated areas used for
any purpose other than a dwelling.
Panic hardware means a latching device on a door assembly for use when
emergency egress is required due to fire or other threat to life safety. Devices
designed so that they will facilitate the safe egress of people in case of an
emergency when a pressure not to exceed 15 pounds is applied to the
releasing device in the direction of exit travel. Such releasing devices are bars
or panels extending not less than one-half of the width of the door and placed
at heights suitable for the service require, not less than 30 nor more than 44
inches above the floor.
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Primary locking device means the single locking system on a door or window
unit whose primary function is to prevent unauthorized intrusion.
Rail means 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.
Recreational space means any public or private park, community common
open space or paseo, bike trail, community swimming pools and associated
sidewalks and parking lots.
Safe means a combination-locked steel chest or money safe designed to offer a
limited degree of protection against expert burglary by common hand tools.
Sash is an assembly of stiles, rails, and sometimes, mullions assembled into a
single frame, which supports the glazing material. A fixed sash is one which is
not intended to be opened. A moveable sash is intended to be opened.
Sill is the lowest horizontal member of a window frame.
Single cylinder deadbolt means 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 means a door composed of solid wood or composed of
compressed wood equal in strength to solid wood construction.
Stile is a vertical framing member of a window or door.
Strike is a metal plate attached to or mortised into a door or door jamb to
receive and to hold a projected latch bolt and deadbolt in order to secure the
door to the jamb.
Swinging door means a door hinged at the stile or at the head and threshold.
Underwriters' Laboratories listed means tested and listed by Underwriters'
Laboratory, Inc.
Vandal resistant light fixture has a lens constructed of materials meeting or
exceeding U.L. Bulletin 972 (Burglary Resistant Glazing) and a housing
meeting or exceeding U.L. Bulletin 1572 (Wet Locations.)
Window assembly is a unit, which includes a window and the anchorage
between the window and the wall.
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Window frame is the 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.
Section 13-20-4: ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
Enforcement of this code shall be the responsibility of the City's Building Safety
Division and the Police Department. All building officials and administrative
authority determinations required by this code shall be made jointly by the
responsible representatives of each function charged with administration of this
code or individually as charged.
Section 13-20-5: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless the applicant for such certificate
has complied with this article.
Section 13-20-6: RIGHT OF ENTRY
A. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of
this code, or whenever the Chief Building Official, or his authorized
representative, or an El Segundo Police Department representative, has
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition or code violation which makes such building or
premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Chief Building Official or his
authorized representative may enter such building or premises at all
reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the
Chief Building Official by this code, provided that if such building or premises
be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if
such building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the
building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the building
official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry.
B. When the Chief Building Official, or his authorized representative, or an El
Segundo Police Department representative, shall have first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner
or occupant or any other persons having charge, care of control of any building
or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein
provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Chief Building Official or his
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination
pursuant to this code.
Section 13-20-7: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, move, improve, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure in the City of El Segundo or cause same to be done, contrary
to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
Section 13-20-8: ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF
In order to prevent or lessen the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulties in
exceptional cases where it is difficult or impossible to comply with the strict letter
of this code, the owner or his designated agent shall have the option to apply for
an exemption from any provision of this code to the designated representative of
the El Segundo Police Department and the Official. The reviewing authority shall
exercise its powers on these matters in such a way that the public welfare is
secured, and substantial justice done most nearly in accord with the intent and
purpose of this code.
Section 13-20-9: LIFE SAFETY FACTORS
No portion of this code shall supersede any local, state, or federal law, regulation,
or codes dealing with life safety factors.
Section 13-20-10: ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTION
A. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material
or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any
such alternate has been approved by the enforcing authority, nor is it the
intention of this code to exclude any sound method of structural design or
analysis not specifically provided for in this code. Materials, methods of
construction, or structural design limitations provided for in this code are to be
unless an exception is granted by the enforcing authority.
B. The enforcing authority may approve any such alternate provided they find the
proposed design to be 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.
Section 13-20-11: 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.
Section 13-20-12: FRAMES; JAMBS; STRIKES; HINGES
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Installation and construction of frames, jambs, strikes and hinges for exterior
swinging doors and door leading from garage into dwelling unit shall be as follows:
A. 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 inches each side of the strike.
B. In wood framing, horizontal blocking shall be placed between studs at door lock
height for three stud spaces each side of the door openings. Trimmers shall be
full length from the header to the floor with solid backing against sole plates.
C. 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.
D. The strike plate for deadbolts on all wood framed doors shall be constructed of
minimum 16 U.S. gauge steel, bronze, or brass, and secured to the jamb by a
minimum of two screws, which must penetrate at least three inches into solid
backing beyond the surface to which the strike is attached.
E. 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.
F. When pairs of doors are utilized in residential structures, a one-piece assembly
attached to the full-length edge of the inactive door leaf, incorporating an
astragal and flush-bolts for the header and threshold, will be accepted as a
strike plate, provided the assembly is constructed of aluminum or steel a
minimum of one-eighth inch in thickness.
G. All exterior doors equipped with lever-handled locking devices which operate
the deadbolt shall have thresholds designed and installed so as to prevent the
passing of rigid materials between the door and threshold to the interior.
Section 13-20-13: SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROVISIONS
The provisions of this section shall apply only to multiple-family dwelling units.
A. Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging doors of any residential
building and garages, including the door leading from the garage area into the
dwelling unit shall be equipped as follows:
1. All wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thickness
of 1 3/4 inches, or with panels not less than 9/16 inch thick.
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2. Main entry doors constructed of glass shall not be permitted in residential
applications. Glass panels in the top eighth of the door may be permitted
upon submission and review.
3. Main entry doors where windows are set alongside the entry door shall
either reverse the swing of the door, OR reverse the position of the window
to be opposite the locking mechanism.
4. A single or double door shall be equipped with a single cylinder deadbolt
lock. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one inch and be
constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an
embedment of at least 3/4 inch 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 inch in diameter.
5. The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush bolts
having a minimum embedment of 5/8 inch into the head and threshold of
the door frame.
6. Door hardware shall comply with the El Segundo Police Department
Approved Security Hardware shown at end of the document.
7. Glazing in or around exterior doors, shall be a minimum distance of 20
inches from any locking mechanism and shall be of fully tempered glass or
rated burglary resistant glazing.
8. All front exterior doors shall be equipped with a wide-angle (190-200
degrees) door viewer, not to be mounted more than fifty eight (58) inches
from the bottom of the door.
B.. Multiple family buildings shall display a street address number conforming to
the following specifications:
1. Each individual unit within the complex shall display a prominent
identification number not less than four inches in height, contrasting in color
to the background to which it is affixed and clearly visible to approaching
vehicles and/or pedestrians.
2. Numerals shall be no less than four inches in height and illuminated during
the hours of darkness. The numerals and light source shall be contained
with a single, weather-resistant fixture. The light source shall be provided
with an uninterruptible A.C. power source or controlled only by a
photoelectric device. Nothing in this section shall preclude the requirement
for circuit protection devices where applicable. An illuminated fixture is not
required when the address number can be lighted by an area.
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3. Complexes with two or more buildings with the same address or buildings
containing a minimum of six separate street addresses, shall display
minimum six-inch high identification numbers noting the address number
and range of unit and/or building numbers within the building. They shall be
placed on the building between eight and ten feet from ground level, and
visible to approaching vehicles and/or pedestrians from all building sides.
Identification numbers shall be of a color contrasting to the background to
which they are attached and be illuminated during the hours of darkness.
The light source shall be provided with an uninterruptible A.C. power source
or controlled only by a photoelectric device.
4. Driveways servicing more than 20 individual dwelling units shall have
minimum four-inch high identification numbers, noting the range of unit
numbers, placed at the entrance to each driveway at a height between 36
and 42 inches above grade. The light source shall be provided with an
uninterruptible A.C. power source or controlled only by a photoelectric
device.
5. There shall be positioned, at each entrance of a multiple family dwelling
complex with more than four buildings, an illuminated diagrammatic
representation of the complex, which depicts the location of the viewer and
the unit designations within the complex. It shall be lighted during the hours
of darkness utilizing a light source, which is constructed of weather and
vandal resistant materials and provided with an uninterruptible A.C. power
source or controlled by a photoelectric device. Nothing in this section shall
preclude the requirement for circuit protection devices where applicable.
6. In multiple family complexes, garages or carports not directly attached to
the dwelling unit or placed next to the dwelling unit and discernible as being
associated with one addressed dwelling unit shall not use corresponding
dwelling unit addresses to identify the garage or carport.
7. Address identification numbers and/or letters shall not be affixed to a
surface using two-sided tape or any material not resistant to weather
conditions.
8. Any building which affords vehicular access to the rear through a public or
private alley shall display, in a clearly visible location, a highly reflective
address number a minimum of four inches in height.
C. Multiple-family buildings, carports, parking areas, driveways, and walking
surfaces shall conform to the following lighting standards:
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1. All vehicular drive surfaces, open parking areas and carports shall be
illuminated with a minimum maintained 1.25 foot-candles of light at ground
level during the hours of darkness.
2. All exterior common area pedestrian walkways and recreation areas shall
be illuminated with a minimum maintained 0.50 foot-candle of light at ground
level during the hours of darkness.
3. Enclosed common area corridors shall be illuminated with a minimum
maintained 0.50 foot-candles of light on all landings and stair treads during
the hours of darkness. Open and enclosed stairways shall be illuminated at
all times with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light on all landings
and stair treads.
4. Trash enclosures/areas, mailboxes, vending machines, and public phones
located on the exterior shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one
foot-candle, measured within a five-foot radius at ground level, during the
hours of darkness.
5. Mailboxes shall be placed in a highly visible, secured location (i.e. behind
the security gate). Mailboxes and mail receptacles shall both be locking.
6. Recessed areas of building or fences, which have a minimum depth of two
feet, a minimum height of five feet, and do not exceed six feet in width and
are capable of human concealment, shall be illuminated with a minimum
maintained 0.25 foot-candles of light at ground level during the hours of
darkness. This requirement applies to defined recessed areas which are
within six feet of the edge of designated walking surface with an
unobstructed pathway to it, not hindered by walls or hedge row landscaping
a minimum of two feet in height.
7. Accessible luminaires utilized to meet the requirements of this section shall
have vandal resistant light fixtures and be not less than three feet in height
from the walking surface when used to illuminate walkways and a minimum
of 78 inches in height above the driving surface when illuminating surfaces
associated with vehicles. Light fixtures shall be deemed accessible if
mounted within 15 feet vertically or six feet horizontally from any accessible
surface or any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread, platform or
similar structure.
8. A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking area, walkways,
detailed landscaping and a point-by-point photometric calculation of the
required light levels. Landscaping shall not be planted so as to obscure
required light levels. Foot-candles shall be measured on a horizontal plane
and conform to a uniformity ratio of four to one (4:1 maximum/minimum).
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The photometric study shall be provided for approval prior to issuing the
Building Permit.
9. The light source shall be controlled by a photocell device or a time-clock
with an astronomic feature.
10.Landscaping around the perimeter of the structure shall not provide access
to any portion of the structure unless the accessible point is protected as
described in subsection H. hereinabove.
11.All landscaping shall be low profile around perimeter windows, doors and
entryways. Floral or grass ground cover is recommended. Bushes shall
be trimmed to 2 to 3 feet and away from buildings. Dense bushes shall not
be clumped together; this provides a hiding place for criminal activity.
12.Trees shall be trimmed up to 7 feet.
13.Trees/bushes/shrubs shall not be planted next to or near light fixtures or
light standards. When grown to maturity this landscaping will block the light
and reduce lighting on the ground surface.
D. Common-area laundry rooms in multiple-family complexes shall be designed
and protected as follows:
1. Entry doors shall have:
a. A minimum 600 square-inch clear vision panel, in the upper half of the
door.
b. Automatic, hydraulic door closures.
c. Self-locking door locks equipped with a dead-locking latch, allowing
exiting by a single motion and openable from the inside without the use
of a key or any special knowledge or effort.
d. Non-removable hinge pins for out-swinging doors to preclude removal
of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins.
e. A latch protector consisting of minimum 0.125-inch-thick steel attached
to the door's exterior with non-removable bolts from the exterior. It shall
be two inches wide and extend a minimum of five inches above and
below the strike opening and extend a minimum of one inch beyond the
edge of the door. It shall have a metal anti-spread pin a minimum of 1/2
inch in length.
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2. The laundry room shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum
maintained five foot-candles of light at floor level, using a non-interruptible
power source. There shall be no light switches inside the room that control
light fixtures used to meet the lighting requirement.
3. Any portion of an openable window which is within eight feet vertically or six
feet horizontally from any accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony,
landing, stair tread, platform, or similar surface, or any climbable pole or
tree, or any surface providing a foothold, shall be secured as follows:
Windows shall not provide an opening greater than 96 square inches: or
a. Transom windows opening at the top and hinged at the bottom may be
utilized provided the bottom portion is not less than six feet from an
exterior accessible surface.
b. The entire laundry room shall be visible from the exterior along common
area walking or driving surfaces. Perimeter windows and interior mirrors
may be utilized to meet this requirement.
c. Laundry rooms are to be located in high activity areas with natural
surveillance opportunities, and not in remote or isolated locations.
E. Multiple-family complexes shall have wrought iron/tubular steel security gates
and fencing, a minimum of six feet high street side, at all pedestrian access
points enclosing the walkway/common areas and have an electric mechanical
access control system.
Section 13-20-14: SPECIAL NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROVISIONS
The provisions of this section shall apply to nonresidential units and structures.
A. Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors with glass panels, solid
wood or metal doors shall be constructed or protected as follows:
1. Door hardware shall comply with the El Segundo Police Department
Approved Security Hardware shown at end of the document.
2. Wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thickness of
1 3/4 inches. Wood panel doors with panels less than one inch thick shall
be covered on the inside with a minimum 16 U.S. gauge sheet steel or its
equivalent, which is to be attached with screws on minimum six-inch
centers. Hollow steel doors shall be of a minimum 16 U.S. gauge and have
sufficient reinforcement to maintain the designated thickness of the door
when any locking device is installed; such reinforcement being able to
restrict collapsing of the door around any locking device.
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3. Except when double cylinder deadbolts are utilized, any glazing utilized
within 40 inches of any door locking mechanism shall be constructed or
protected as follows:
a. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing; or
b. Iron or steel grills of at least 1/8-inch material with a minimum two-inch
mesh secured on the inside of the glazing may be utilized; or
c. The glazing shall be covered with iron bars of at least 1/2 inch round or
one-inch by 1/4-inch flat steel material, spaced not more than five inches
apart, secured on the inside of the glazing.
d. Items b. and c., above, shall not interfere with the operation of opening
windows if such windows are required to be openable by the Uniform
Building Code.
B. All swinging exterior doors shall be equipped as follows:
1. A single or double door shall be equipped with a double or single cylinder
deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one inch and be
constructed so as to repel a cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an
embedment of at least 3/4 inch 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 1/4 inch 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 enforcing authority.
2. Double doors shall be equipped as follows;
a The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush
bolts having a minimum embedment of 5/8 inch into the head and
threshold of the doorframe.
b Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of
0.125 inch thick, which will cover the opening between the doors. The
astragal shall be a minimum of two inches wide, and extend a minimum
of one inch 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
inches centers. (The door to which such an astragal is attached must be
determined by the fire safety codes adopted by the enforcing authority.)
C. Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as follows:
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1. The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so constructed or
protected to withstand 1,600 pounds of pressure in both a vertical distance
of three inches and a horizontal distance of one inch 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 inch or a hook-shaped or expanding
deadbolt that engages the strike sufficiently to prevent spreading. The
deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five-pin tumblers and a cylinder
guard.
D. Panic hardware, whenever required by the Uniform Building Code or Title 24,
California Code of Regulations, shall be installed as follows:
1. Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two locking points on each door;
or
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 doorframe.
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.
E. Horizontal sliding doors 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.
F. In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all entrance doors to individual office
suites shall meet the construction and locking requirements for exterior doors.
G. Glazing shall be deemed accessible, if any portion of it is within 40 inches of
any door locking mechanism, and shall be constructed of either two part
laminated glazing with a 0.06 inch inner layer or burglary resistant glazing.
H. Cash counting/commercial retail manager's office, rear exit doors and delivery
doors shall be equipped with a wide angle (190-200 degree) door viewer, not
to be mounted more than fifty eight (58) inches from the bottom of the door.
I. Roof openings shall be protected as follows if the roof is accessible via an
exterior ladder or the roof is less than 20 feet from ground level or if any portion
of it is within 12 feet vertically or six feet horizontally from any exterior
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accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread or similar
structure:
1. All skylights on the roof of any building used for business purposes shall be
provided with:
a. Rated burglary-resistant glazing; or
b. Iron bars of at least one-half inch round or one by 1/4 inch flat steel
material under the skylight and securely fastened; or
c. A steel grill of at least 1/8 inch material with a maximum two-inch 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:
a. If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall be covered on the inside
with at least 16 U.S. gauge sheet metal, or its equivalent, attached with
screws.
b. The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide
bolts.
c. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-
removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
J. Exterior mounted ladders are prohibited except:
1. Ladders with a minimum 1/8 inch thick steel plate, securely attached to the
ladder edge on each side and extending to within two inches of the wall for
a height of ten feet above ground level. A door or cover shall be securely
attached to the front of the ladder and be constructed of a minimum 1/8-
inch steel, extending from ground level to at least ten feet high. The ladder
door shall have non-removable hinge pins and be locked tight against the
side wall by a locking mechanism with a minimum five pin tumbler operation,
and attached with non-removable bolts from the exterior; or
2. Ladders mounted such that the lowest rung is at least 10 feet above finished grade.
K. There shall be no exterior phone panels.
L. Buildings, open parking lots, walkways, and accesses thereto shall conform to
the following light standards:
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1. All types of exterior doors shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness,
with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light, measured within a five-
foot radius on each side of the door at ground level. The light source shall
be controlled by a photocell device or a time-clock with an astronomic clock
feature and capable of operating during a power outage.
2. Recessed areas of buildings or fences, which have a minimum depth of two
feet, a minimum height of five feet, and do not exceed six feet in width and
are capable of human concealment, shall be illuminated with a minimum
maintained 0.25 foot-candles of light at ground level during the hours of
darkness. This requirement applies to defined recessed areas which are
within six feet of the edge of a designated walking surface with an
unobstructed pathway to it, not hindered by walls or hedge row landscaping
a minimum of two feet in height.
3. Light poles/standards mounted at 12 to 14 feet shall be used for walkways
and gathering areas for a better spread of light. Bollards cannot accomplish
this as they do not fully illuminate an average adult for positive facial
recognition.
4. Stairways shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-candle
of light on all landings and stair treads, during the hours of operation,
including one hour thereafter.
5. All interior or exterior corridors, passageways and walkways in any hotel,
motel or inn shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained one
foot-candle of light on the walking surface.
6. All exterior pedestrian walkways, interior common corridors, and open
parking lots shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-candle
of light on the walking or driving surface during the hours of operation and
one hour thereafter.
7. Accessible luminaires utilized to meet the requirements of this section have
vandal resistant light fixtures and be not less than three feet in height from
ground level when used to illuminate walkways and a minimum of eight feet
in height from ground level when illuminating surfaces associated with
vehicles. Light fixtures shall be deemed accessible if mounted within fifteen
feet vertically or six feet horizontally from any accessible surface or any
adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread, platform or similar structure.
8. A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking area, walkways,
detailed landscaping and a point-by-point photometric calculation of the
required light levels. Foot-candles shall be measured on a horizontal plane
and conform to a uniformity ratio of 4:1 average/minimum. Landscaping
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shall not be planted so as to obscure required light levels. The photometric
study shall be provided prior to issuing the Building Permit.
9. Landscaping around the perimeter of the structure shall not provide access
to any portion of the structure unless the accessible point is protected as
described in subsection H. hereinabove.
10.All landscaping shall be low profile around perimeter windows, doors and
entryways. Floral or grass ground cover is recommended. Bushes shall
be trimmed to 2 to 3 feet and away from buildings. Dense bushes shall not
be clumped together; this provides a hiding place for criminal activity.
11.Trees shall be trimmed up to 7 feet.
12.Trees/bushes/shrubs shall not be planted next to or near light fixtures or
light standards. When grown to maturity this landscaping will block the light
and reduce lighting on the ground surface.
M. Nonresidential buildings shall display a street address number conforming to
the following specifications:
1. Numerals shall be located where they are clearly visible from the street on
which they are addressed. They shall be of a color contrasting to the
background to which they are affixed. Method of attachment shall not
include the use of two-sided tape or any material not resistant to weather
conditions.
2. Numerals shall be no less than six inches in height, if located less than 100
feet from the center line of the addressed street or 12 inches in height if
placed further than 100 feet from the center line of the addressed street.
The numerals shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness using a light
source provided with an uninterruptible A.C. power source or controlled only
by a photoelectric device.
3. The rear doors of all building shall have address numbers not less than six
inches in height and be of a color contrasting to the background to which
they are affixed.
N. Elevators shall be designed as follows:
1 Elevator cabs, the interiors of which are not completely visible when the
door is open from a point centered on and 36 inches away from the door,
shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material so
placed as to make visible the entire elevator cab from this point. The
elevator cab shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained two
foot-candles of light at floor level.
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2. Elevator emergency stop buttons shall be so installed and connected as to
activate the elevator alarm when utilized.
I. Parking kiosks shall conform to the following standards:
1. The landscaping around the island of the booth shall be ground cover only.
2. A mirror shall be installed on the interior of the booth to allow the attendant
to see who is approaching from behind.
3. The attendant shall have some form of communication (radio/phone/panic
alarm) in which to make contact with emergency or security personnel.
Section 13-20-15: SPECIAL PARKING FACILITIES PROVISIONS
A structure, garage or covered parking surface intended primarily for the storage
of motor vehicles for any period of time, except for residential carports, shall
comply with this section.
A. Remote or detached parking facilities or any other parking surfaces which are
constructed as a separate entity shall be assigned a street address number.
The numerals shall be displayed at the main entrance using numbers a
minimum of eight inches in height and of a color contrasting to the background
to which they are affixed.
B. Restrooms shall not be open to the general public and shall be continuously
locked, with access provided only to authorized individuals. They shall be
located in an area which is highly visible from the parking attendant kiosk or
other area where natural surveillance is afforded.
C. Bicycle storage units or racks shall be located in high visibility areas.
D. Solid perimeter walls shall be either full height floor to ceiling or not exceed 42
inches in height from the parking surface.
E. The number of pedestrian and vehicular access points shall be minimized.
Except at vehicle and primary pedestrian openings, the structure shall be
designed, to the satisfaction of the City, to preclude human entry from any
exterior accessible surface to a height of eight feet. Chain link fencing shall not
be utilized if visible from a public right of way. When required, fire authority
openings in the form of swing-out gates shall be provided and secured by a
padlock with a minimum 3/8-inch diameter shackle and five-pin tumbler
operation.
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F. Exterior pedestrian doors which provide access into the parking facility, shall
be constructed and equipped as follows:
1. A minimum 18 gauge steel and equipped with automatic hydraulic closure
device.
2. A minimum 100-square-inch vision panel, with the width not less than five
inches, to provide visibility into the area being entered. Vision panels shall
meet requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
3. Vision panels shall preclude manipulation of the interior locking device from
the exterior.
4. No openings within twenty-four inches of the locking device which would
allow a piece of metal, 1/16-inch diameter or greater to be inserted and
access gained to the interior side of the door.
5. When panic hardware is required, it shall have a self-locking mechanism
and be constructed/equipped as follows:
a. Panic hardware on pairs of doors shall contain a minimum of two locking
points on each door; or
b. On single doors, panic hardware may have one locking point, which is
not located at either the top or bottom of the doorframe. When mortise
hardware is utilized, a protective astragal consisting of a minimum 0.125
inch thick steel shall be attached to the exterior of the door and rendered
non-removable from the exterior. It shall be two inches wide and extend
a minimum of five inches above and below the strike opening and extend
a minimum of one inch beyond the edge of the door.
c. 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. Fire rated
astragals, meeting specifications of the Uniform Building Code, shall be
utilized when required. Astragals are not required when panic hardware
is utilized with push pads offset a minimum of three inches from the door
edges.
6. Emergency exits not intended, as a primary entrance shall have no exterior
handles, knobs, or levers.
7. Hinges 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.
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G. Stairways shall be designed as follows:
1. Interior doors shall have glazing panels a minimum of five inches wide and
20 inches in height and meet requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
2. Areas beneath stairways at or below ground level shall be fully enclosed or
access to them restricted.
3. Stairways shall be designed to be completely visible from either the interior
or exterior or both, unless mandated by the Uniform Building Code to be
enclosed.
4. Fully enclosed interior or exterior stairways with solid walls, when required,
shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material at
each level and landing and be designed or placed in such a manner as to
provide visibility around corners.
H. Elevator cabs and lobbies shall be designed as follows,.
1. Elevators which serve more than two floors, above ground level, with at
least one shaft wall exposed to the exterior or interior shall have clear
glazing installed in one wall to provide visibility into the elevator cab.
2. Elevator cabs, the interiors of which are not completely visible when the
door is open from a point centered on and 36 inches away from the door,
shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material so
placed as to make visible the entire elevator cab from this point. The
elevator cab shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained two
foot-candles of light at floor level.
3. Elevator emergency stop buttons shall be so installed and connected as to
activate the elevator alarm when utilized.
4. Elevator lobbies, if enclosed, shall be constructed of glazing, the maximum
amount allowed by the Uniform Building Code.
I. Lighting of driveways, parking areas, walkways and doors shall conform to the
following standards:
1. All parking, driving, and walking surfaces, except stairways, shall be
illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained 1.25 foot-candles of light.
Exception: Parking facilities which have physically precluded pedestrian
and vehicle access during non-business hours may provide a minimum
maintained 0.25 of light on the parking, walking and driving surfaces.
2. Stairways shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained two
foot-candles of light on all landings and stair treads.
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3. All types of exterior doors shall be illuminated, during the hours of darkness,
with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light, measured within a five-
foot radius of each side of the door at ground level.
4. Recessed areas of buildings or fences, which have a minimum depth of two
feet, a minimum height of five feet, and do not exceed six feet in width and
are capable of human concealment, shall be illuminated with a minimum
maintained 0.25 foot-candles of light at ground level during the hours of
darkness. This requirement applies to defined recessed areas which are
within six feet of the edge of a designated walking surface with an
unobstructed pathway to it, not hindered by walls or hedge row landscaping
a minimum of two feet in height.
5. All luminaires utilized to meet the requirements of this section shall have
vandal resistant light fixtures, if on the exterior, with no portion of the fixture
placed less than 72 inches above the walking or driving surface.
6. A site plan shall be provided showing buildings' parking area, walkways,
detailed landscaping and a point-by-point photometric calculation of the
required light levels. Foot-candles shall be measured on a horizontal plane
and conform to a uniformity ratio of 4:1 average/minimum. Landscaping
shall not be planted so as to obscure required light levels. The photometric
study shall be provided prior to issuing the Building Permit.
7. The light source shall be controlled by a photocell device or a time-clock
with an astronomic feature and capable of operating during a power failure.
J. Landscaping around the perimeter of the structure shall not provide access to
any portion of the structure unless the accessible point is protected as
described in subsection H. hereinabove.
K. All landscaping shall be low profile around perimeter windows, doors and
entryways. Floral or grass ground cover is recommended. Bushes shall be
trimmed to 2 to 3 feet and away from buildings. Dense bushes shall not be
clumped together; this provides a hiding place for criminal activity.
L. Trees shall be trimmed up to 7 feet.
M. Trees/bushes/shrubs shall not be planted next to or near light fixtures or light
standards. When grown to maturity this landscaping will block the light and
reduce lighting on the ground surface.
N. Perimeter fencing shall be a minimum of 6 feet high street side. Wood fence
horizontal rails shall be on the interior of the perimeter. Where wrought iron or
steel tubular fencing is used, the rails members shall run along the top and
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bottom portion of the fence, Chain-link fencing shall not have plastic or metal
slats weaved within it.
Section 13-20-16: EMERGENCY ACCESS
A. Private roads and parking areas or structures controlled by unmanned
mechanical parking type gates shall provide for police emergency access
utilizing an approved key switch device and designed as follows:
1. A control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a
height of 42 inches and a minimum of 15 feet from the entry/exit gate. It
shall be located on the driver's side of the road or driveway and accessible
in such a manner as to not require a person to exit their vehicle to reach it;
nor to require any back-up movements in order to enter/exit the gate.
2. A control housing consisting of a heavy gauge metal, vandal and weather
resistant square or rectangular housing which shall be installed on the top
of the control pedestal. Key switch is to be mounted on the side facing the
roadway.
B. All lockable pedestrian gates to residential recreation areas serving six or more
dwelling units, and gates or doors to common walkways or hallways of
residential complexes where the there are four or more dwelling units within the
complex, shall provide for police emergency access utilizing an approved key
switch device or approved key vault which shall be installed as follows:
1. Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install a
key switch within a telephone/intercom console or in a control housing as
described in section (a)(2) above.
2. Pedestrian gates/doors utilizing mechanical locks shall install a key vault
adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or wall.
C. Nonresidential multi-tenant buildings utilizing electronic access control systems
on the main entry doors, and enclosed retail shopping centers shall provide
police emergency access utilizing an approved key switch-device or approved
key vault which shall be installed as follows:
1. All doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install a key switch device
within the building's exterior telephone/intercom console or in a control
housing as described in section (a)(2) above, located within close proximity
and in a visible area near the door.
2. Exterior main entry doors of an enclosed shopping center utilizing
mechanical door locks shall install a key vault within close proximity and in
a visible area near the door.
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Section 13-20-17: SPECIAL RECREATIONAL SPACES PROVISIONS
The provisions of this section shall apply to community buildings, parks, open
spaces, trails, community swimming pools, and associated sidewalks and parking
lots.
A. Structures shall comply with all provisions of the El Segundo Security Code
Conditions of Approval, except section Special Nonresidential Building
Provisions, subsection L, regarding lighting standards.
B. Exterior lighting shall conform to the following standards:
1. All types of exterior doors shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness
with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light at ground level,
measured within a five-foot radius from the center of the door.
2. Recessed areas of buildings or fences, which have a minimum depth of two
feet, a minimum height of five feet, and do not exceed feet in width and are
capable of human concealment, shall illuminated with a minimum
maintained 0.25 foot-candles of light at ground level during the hours of
darkness. This requirement applies to defined recessed areas which are
within six feet of the edge of a designated walking surface with an
unobstructed pathway to it, not hindered by walls or hedge tow landscaping
a minimum of two feet in height.
3. Stairways shall be illuminated with a minimum one foot-candle of light on all
landings and stair treads, during the hours of operation, including one hour
thereafter.
4. Parking lots and walkways accessing buildings and parking areas shall be
illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light on the
driving or walking surface during the hours of operation and one hour
thereafter.
5. Bike trails not incorporated in the roadway shall be illuminated with a
minimum maintained 0.25 foot-candles of light at ground level during the
hours of darkness, except that any bike trail or recreational facility within the
designated Natural Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation
Plan, Central Coastal Sub region reserve area shall be exempt from the
requirements of this subsection.
6. Paved walkways in open space areas, not directly serving buildings or
parking areas, shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-
candle of light on the walking surface during the hours of operation and one
hour thereafter.
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7. Swimming pool decks and other hard surface recreation activity areas shall
be illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light on the
walking surface during the hours of operation and one hour thereafter.
8. Luminaires utilized to meet the requirements of this section shall have
vandal resistant light fixtures, if accessible, and be not less than eight feet
in height from ground level. A luminaire not less than 42 inches may be
utilized to illuminate a walkway if adjacent landscaping is of a variety which
does not mature higher than two feet, and it does not interfere with the
required light distribution for a distance of 16 feet along the walkway. Light
fixtures shall be deemed accessible if mounted within 15 feet vertically or
six feet horizontally from any accessible surface or any adjoining roof,
balcony, landing, stair treads, platform or similar structure.
9. Activation of the required exterior lighting shall be either by a photocell
device or a time clock with an astronomic clock feature.
10.A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking area, walkways,
detailed landscaping and a point-by-point photometric calculation of the
required light levels. Foot-candles shall be measured on a horizontal plane
and conform to a uniformity ratio of 4:1 average/minimum. Landscaping
shall not be planted so as to obscure required light levels. The photometric
study shall be provided for approval prior to issuing the Building Permit.
11.Landscaping around the perimeter of the structure shall not provide access
to any portion of the structure unless the accessible point is protected as
described in subsection H. hereinabove.
12.All landscaping shall be low profile around perimeter windows, doors and
entryways. Floral or grass ground cover is recommended. Bushes shall
be trimmed to 2 to 3 feet and away from buildings. Dense bushes shall not
be clumped together; this provides a hiding place for criminal activity.
13.Trees shall be trimmed up to 7 feet.
14.Trees/bushes/shrubs shall not be planted next to or near light fixtures or
light standards. When grown to maturity this landscaping will block the light
and reduce lighting on the ground surface.
C. Swimming pools shall be secured as follows:
1. Restroom doors and pool gates shall be equipped with automatic closure
devices, dead latches, and a latch protector consisting of minimum 0.125-
inch-thick steel, two inches wide and six inches long.
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2. The pool equipment room or enclosure to be secured with either a deadbolt
lock or padlock with a minimum five-pin tumbler operation, minimum three-
eighths-inch thick shackle, and heel and toe locking.
3. The on and off switch for the spa is to be keyed.
4. Perimeter fencing, using either tubular steel or aluminum, is to be installed
at a minimum height of six feet. Vertical fence pickets are to be spaced not
more than four inches on-center and be designed to discourage climbing.
5. Emergency access to locked gates is to be provided through installation of
a Knox box key vault which shall contain all keys required to enter the pool
area at any time. The box is to be installed within eight feet of the gate and
placed between four and five feet above ground level.
6. Selection of landscaping is to consider height of plants regarding providing
needed visibility into the pool area from adjacent uses, buildings, and
streets.
7. Lighting shall conform to Special Non-residential section regarding lighting
fixtures.
8. All entrances to nonpublic pools/spas shall have signage indicating it is
private property and no trespassing allowed.
D. Landscaping guidelines are as follows:
1. Plant materials utilized shall take into consideration the need for users of the
space to easily view their surroundings as well as police patrols to monitor
the area from adjacent streets.
2. Trees shall be positioned to avoid interfering with required lighting levels and
take into consideration the height of canopies from ground level regarding
surveillance opportunities by users of the space and police patrols.
3. Planting of wide hedge rows and narrow vertical plants adjacent to solid
fences is encouraged.
Section 13-20-18: COMMERICAL/RETAIL PROVISIONS
A. Security cameras shall be installed in all new commercial/retail establishments
if the Police Department deems it.necessary due to the type of business, hours
of operation, location and propensity to crime.
1. The Police Department shall determine the monitoring and recording
location of the security cameras, which include, but are not limited to:
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shipping/receiving dock areas, cash handling/counting areas, the
manager's office, the safe, all access doors and any other areas deemed
necessary by the Police Department. Monitor and recording equipment
shall be stored in a secure area (ex. manager's office).
2. Monitoring and recording equipment shall be stored in a secured area.
3. Cameras recording driveways and driving surfaces shall monitor and record
vehicle occupants and the license plate number as they enter/exit.
4. Landscaping shall not be planted so as to obscure required monitoring and
recording.
5. The Police Department's minimum camera requirements shall be listed after
the Camera Specifications.
Camera Specifications:
a. All security cameras shall be in color.
b. Cameras, especially those viewing customers as they enter the
business or stand at cash registers, shall capture the individual from the
waist to the top of the head, straight on.
c. If storefront windows and entry doors are constructed of glass, cameras
shall be positioned to face away from them to prevent glare.
d. Cameras facing Point of Sale shall be slightly off set so the employee at
the register does not block full view of the customer.
e. Cameras shall be situated low enough so that caps/hats or other
disguises (typically used when committing a crime) will not obstruct the
view of the individual's face. This will provide the best possible picture
for identification during the investigation process.
f. The maximum mounting height shall be 8 feet.
g. Cameras shall have a two terabyte minimum hardware with the
recording device set to motion recording.
h. Cameras shall be one mega pixel minimum resolution.
i. The recording device shall be set to a minimum of 12 frames per second
per camera.
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j. There shall be a monitor connected to the recording equipment to play
back and review the video. The equipment shall be stored in a secure
area (ex. manager's office).
k. Security camera recordings shall be made available to law enforcement
6. A schematic plan of the security camera system shall be submitted and
approved by the El Segundo Police Department prior to issuing the Tenant
Improvement Building Permit, and shall be included on a page in the
stamped set of plans.
B. Safes shall be installed in all commercial retail businesses and shall be
equipped with suitable anchors in concrete blocks or to the premises in which
located.
APPENDIX A: El Segundo Police Department Approved Security Hardware.
HARDWARE LISTED ARE EXAMPLES. HOWEVER, ANY EQUAL GRADE
IS ACCEPTABLE AFTER CUT SHEETS ARE PROVIDED AND MEETS
WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL.
Sinqle or Double Swine I Hollow Metal and Wood Doors Only:„
• Schlage L9453 or equal lockset (Grade 1 lockset with 1" throw bolt)
o with the equivalent of an MS 4043 cylinder guard.
• Electrified L9453 or equal (Grade 1 lockset with 1" throw bolt)
o with the equivalent of an MS 4043 cylinder guard.
o A latch ,bolt 5u itself is not acceotable
• A latch guard shall be placed over single swing entry doors. If the door is
recessed, a recessed latch guard shall be installed.
Hollow Metal Double Door Only,
0 Must have a full length steel astragal (Pemko 357 or equal), not aluminum.
Inactive door is to have auto-releasing flush bolts, header and threshold, with
a min 1/2" embedment.
Single Or Double Swinq Doors where vanic hardware is required wood
hollow metal and aluminumt
• Von Duprin or equal vertical rod panic hardware [panic bar shall be offset on
both sides — Adams Rite is not acceptable for this application on aluminum
doors only.
• There shall be no mail slot located within 40" of the door, where the push bar
can be manipulated by reaching through.
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Single Door Alternative where Panic hardware is required:
« Rim Panic with the installation of an exterior 12 inch astragal. If astragal cannot
be installed a vertical rod panic device will be required.
Aluminum/Glass Doors only where panic hardware is not required:
Single Swing: Adams Rite MS1890 Hook bolt with an Adams Rite 4002 Flat
Armored Trim Strike plate, or, Keedex surface mounted armored strike or equal
(meeting a minimum 1500 pound sheer force) with a MS 4043 Cylinder Guard
or equal.
Double Swing: MS 1850 Laminate Swing Bolt (1 3/4") and:
o An MS 4043 Cylinder Guard or equal.
o An Adams Rite 4085 header bolt or equal; and
o An Adams Rite MS 4002 Radius Armored Trim Strike plate designed for
double doors or equal.
Hinges:
• All exterior hinges, whether off a common corridor or to the exterior of the
building will require that all three hinges have an NRP designation (non-
removable pin) set screw.
• HARDWARE LISTED ARE EXAMPLE'S. HOWEVER, ANY EQUAL GRADE
IS ACCEPTABLE AFTER CUT SHEETS ARE PROVIDED AND MEETS
WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL."
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The City Council determines that this ordinance
is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public
Resources Code §§21000, et seq., "CEQA")and the regulations promulgated thereunder
(14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000„ et seg., the "CEQA Guidelines") because it
consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction-
related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the
effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required
therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the
environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection
of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.
SECTION 4: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve
the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of
this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that
facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: Savings Clause. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC or any other city
ordinance herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or
preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this
Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for
sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this
Ordinance.
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SECTION 6: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the
provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 7. Validity of Prior Code Sections. If this the entire Ordinance or its application
is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the ESMC or other
the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such ESMC
provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 8: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and,
within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be
published or posted in accordance with California law,
SECTION 9: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on the 31st day
following its passage and adoption.
ORDINANCE No. 1540
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE No. 1540 on this 6t" day of
December, 2016.
uza�ne Fuentes, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Mark Hensley, City o y
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 1540 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 1 st day of November, 2016, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 61�1 day of December, 2016, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, Council Member Dugan and
Council Member Pirsztuk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Brann
ABSTAIN: None
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