O88-25ORDINANCE NO. 88-~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5 - SECTION 5-8 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING THE
BUILDING SECURITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR
TITLE; PROVIDING FOR RULES OF
CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR
ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR COMMERCIAL
STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR LIGHTING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Title
This ordinance may be known and cited as "The City of
Boynton Beach Building Security Code" hereinafter referred
to as "Security Code."
Section 2. Rules of Construction
For the purposes of administration and enforcement of
this ordinance, unless otherwise stated in this ordinance,
the following rules of construction shall apply to the text
of this ordinance.
( 1 ) In case of any difference of meaning or
implication between the text of this ordinance and any
caption, illustration, summary table, or illustrative table,
the text shall control.
(2) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not
discretionary; the word "may" is permissive.
(3) Words used in the present tense shall include the
future and Words used in the singular number shall include
the plural, and the plural singular, unless the context
clearly indicates the contrary.
(4) The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for",
"designed for", maintained for" or "occupied for"
(5) The word "person" includes an individual, a
corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association, or
any other similar legal entity.
(6) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary,
where a regulation involves two (2) or more items,
conditions, provisions, or events connected by the
conjunction "and", or "either...or", the conjunction shall
be interpreted as follows:
(a) "And" indicates that all the connected terms,
conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.
(b) "Or" indicates that the connected items,
conditions, provisions, or events may apply single or in any
combination.
(c) "Either...or" indicates that the connected
items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly
but not in combination.
(7) The word "includes" shall limit a term to the
specified example, but is intended to extend its meaning to
all other instances or circumstances of like kind or
character.
Section 3. Administration
(1) General. This Security Code is hereby declared to
be remedial, and shall be construed to secure the beneficial
interests and purposes thereof which are health, safety and
general welfare through minimum building security standards
established to make buildings less susceptible to unlawful
entry and secure for those persons using said buildings.
Strict compliance with this code in no way guarantees
immunity from criminal activity directed at property or
persons. The enforcing body assumes no responsibility nor
liability for any loss or damage relating to building
security.
(2) Applicability. The provisions of this code shall
apply to the construction, alteration, repair, change of
occupancy classification, or relocation of every building or
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structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such
buildings or structures occupied for commercial or
residential purposes.
(3) Existing Buildings. Provisions, as set forth
herein, for building security are recommended for all
existing buildings but shall not be mandatory except as set
forth in Section 3-2 of this Code.
(4) Federal and State Authority. The provisions of
this Code shall not be held to deprive any Federal or State
agency, or any applicable governing body having
jurisdiction, of any power or authority which it held on the
effective date of the adoption f this Code, of any remedy
then existing for the enforcement of its orders, nor shall
it deprive any individual or corporation of its legal rights
as provided by law.
(5) Maintenance. All buildings or structures, both
existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained
in a safe and securable condition. All devices or
safeguards, which are required by this Code in buildings
erected, altered, or repaired, shall be maintained in good
working order. The owner, or his designated agent, shall be
responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures.
(6) Enforcing Authority. It is hereby established
that the City of Boynton Beach Building Department,
hereinafter known as "Department", is charged with the
enforcement of this Code. It is also established that the
rights and limitations of this enforcing body be those so
stated in the currently adopted Building Code where not in
conflict with the scope of this Code. Any appeal from the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be to the Building Board
of Appeals.
Section 4. Definitions.
Words, terms and phrases:
(1) Approved. Approved by the Building Official or
other authority having jurisdiction.
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(2) Bolt Throw. Is the distance from the lock front
surface to the farthest projected point on the bolt or latch
at the center line when subjected to end pressure.
(3) Burglar-Resistant Material. Framed glass or
glass-like materials that can withstand the impact of a five
pound (5~) steel ball dropped from a height of forty feet
(40') and five (5) impacts from a height of ten feet (10')
concentrated within a five inch (5") diameter area of the
surface without release from frame. Tested in accordance
with UL 72-1972.
(4) Double-Keyed Dead Bolt. A dead bolt lock actuated
by a key from the inside and outside.
(5) Louvers. A series of removable, fixed-slanted, or
movable slats. (Glass-louvered is descriptive of jalousies.
Glass, wood or metal jalousies are considered to be louvers.
Awning-type windows having sections more than twelve inches
(12") in depth are not considered to be louvers.)
(7) Multiple-Point Lock. A system of lever-operated
bolts that engage a door opening, at least at the head and
sill, operated by a single knob or handle from the inside
and, optionally, by a cylinder-locked handle from the
outside.
(8) Opening. Is a section of wall into which a door
or an operable window is installed.
(9) Single Keyed Dead Bolt. A lock bolt which does
not have a spring action. This bolt must be actuated by a
key from the exterior and a knob or thumb turn from the
interior and when projected becomes locked against return by
end pressure.
(10) Strike Plat. A metal plate designed to receive
and hold a projected bolt.
Section 5. Residential Structures.
(1) Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply
to openings in dwelling units and to openings between
attached garages and dwelling units.
(2) Exceptions:
(a) Openings where the smallest dimension is six
inches (6") or less, provided that the closest edge of such
opening is at least forty-two inches (42") from the locking
device of the door or window assembly or configures in such
a manner as to prevent reaching in and defeating the
security device. This subsection should be read in
conjunction with Subsection (15) herein.
(b) Openings protected by required fire door
assemblies having a fire endurance rating of not less than
forty-five (45) minutes.
(c) An opening in an exterior wall when all
portions of such openings are more than twelve feet (12')
vertically or six feet (6') horizontally from an accessible
surface of any adjoining yard, court, passageway, public
way, walk, breezeway, patio, planter, porch or similar area.
(3) Obstructing Exits - General. Security methods
shall not create a hazard to life by obstructing any means
of egress or any opening which is classified as an emergency
exiting facility. Security provisions shall not supersede
the safety requirements relative to latching or locking
devices on exit doors which would be contrary to the
provisions of Chapter 11 of the Standard Building Code and
the Life Safety Code, N.F.P.A. 101.
(4) Emergency Escape or Rescue Windows. Bars, grills,
grates or similar devices may be installed in, on, or over
emergency escape or rescue windows or doors as required by
Section 1104.4 of the Standard Building code provided:
(a) Such devices are equipped with approved
release mechanisms which are openable without the use of
special tools, keys, special knowledge or effort; and,
(b) The building is equipped with smoke detectors
installed in accordance with applicable fire and building
codes.
(5) Entry Vision. Ail main or front entry doors to
dwelling units shall be arranged so that the occupant has a
view of the area immediately outside the door without
opening the door. Such view may be provided by a door
viewer having a field of view not less than 180 degrees.
(6) Doors - Swinging Doors. All exterior swinging
doors shall be equipped with a single keyed dead bolt with a
one inch (1") minimum throw.
(7) Hinges. Hinges which are exposed to the exterior
shall be equipped with non-removable hinge pins or a
mechanical interlock to prevent removal of the door from the
exterior by removing the hinge pins.
(8) Strike Plat Installation. In wood frame
construction any open space between trimmers and wood door
jambs shall be solid shimmed by a single piece extending not
less than six inches (6") above and below the strike plate.
Strike plates shall be attached to wood with not less than
two No. 8, 2-inch screws. Strike plates, when attached to
metal, shall be attached with not less than two No. 8
machine screws. All strike plates or doors in pairs shall
be installed in accordance with manufacturers
specifications.
(9) Swinging Double Doors. The active leaf in pairs
of swinging doors shall have locks as required for single
swinging doors or be provided with multiple-point locks
which contain inserts, each with one inch (1") minimum throw
bolts and a cylinder lock. The inactive leaf in pairs of
swinging doors shall be provided with threshold and header
bolts that penetrate a strike plate with a minimum 5/8 inch
throw and 1/2 inch minimum engagement.
(10) Sliding Doors. Sliding doors shall be equipped
with a secondary locking device operable from the inside
without the use of separate tools or key.
(11) Jalousie/Louvered Doors. Doors with jalousie or
louvered panels shall have those panels protected by
approved metal bars, security screens or grills.
(12) Garage Doors. Garage doors shall be equipped with
a key operated exterior locking device.
(13) Windows. Jalousie or louvered windows shall be
protected by approved metal bars, security screens or
grills.
(14) Sliding Windows. Sliding windows shall be
equipped with a secondary locking device operable from the
inside without the use of separate tools or key.
(15) Fixed Glazing/Glazing set into Doors. It is
recommended that fixed glazing larger than six inches (6")
in any direction located in a door, or within forty-two
inches (42") of the door's locking device, be of burglar
resistant material, having security screening, or other
auxiliary security device.
(16) Exterior Identification/Numbering. Single family
units shall have their address numerals displayed in a
conspicuous manner, four inch (4") minimum size and of
diverse color. Multi-family units shall be identified with
four inch (4") minimum address numerals of diverse color at
front and rear entrances.
(17) Parking Identification. Assigned parking spaces
shall not be identified to coincide with room number, name,
or unit address.
Section 6. Commercial Structures
The provisions of this section shall apply to openings
into commercial structures.
(1) Exceptions:
(a) Openings where the smallest dimension is six
inches (6") or less, provided that the closest edge of such
opening is at least forty-two inches (42") from the locking
device of the door or window assembly or configured in such
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a manner as to prevent reaching in and defeating the
security device.
(b) Openings protected by required fire door
assemblies having a fire endurance rating of not less than
forty-five (45) minutes.
(c) An opening in an exterior wall when all
portions of such openings are more than twelve feet (12')
vertically or six feet (6') horizontally from an accessible
surface of any adjoining yard, court, passageway, public
way, walk, breezeway, patio, planter, porch or similar area.
(d) Toilet Rooms.
(2) Obstructing Exits - General. Security methods
shall not create a hazard to life by obstructing any means
of egress or any opening which is classified as emergency
exiting facility. Security provisions shall not supersede
the safety requirements relative to latching or locking
devices on exit doors which would be contrary to the
provisions of Chapter 11 of the Standard Building Code and
the Life Safety Code, N.F.P.A. 101.
(3) Entry Vision. All entry doors shall be arranged
so that the occupant has a view of the area immediately
outside the door without opening the door. Such view may be
provided by a door viewer having a field of view not less
than 180 degrees.
(4) Doors - Swinging Doors. All swinging doors shall
be equipped with a single keyed dead bolt with a one-inch
(1") minimum throw. See N.F.P.A. 101 for Exceptions.
(a) Hinges. Hinges which are exposed to the
exterior shall be equipped with non-removable hinge pins or
a mechanical interlock to prevent removal of the door from
the exterior by removing the hinge pins.
(b) Strike Plate Installation. Door jambs shall
be solidly shimmed, extending not less than six inches (6")
above and below the strike plate(s). Door jambs and frames
shall be installed in accordance with manufacturing
specifications. Strike plates shall be attached to wood
with not less than two No. 8, 2-inch screws. Strike plates,
when attached to metal, shall be attached with not less than
two No. 8 machine screws. All strike plates of doors in
pairs shall be installed as tested.
(c) Swinging Double Doors. The active leaf in
pairs of swinging doors shall have locks as required for
single swinging doors or be provided with multiple-point
locks which contain inserts, each with one inch (1") minimum
throw bolts and a cylinder lock. The inactive leaf in pairs
of swinging doors shall be provided with threshold and
header bolts that penetrate a strike with a minimum of 5/8
inch throw and 1/2 inch minimum engagement.
(5) Sliding Doors. Sliding doors shall be equipped
with a secondary locking device operable from the inside
without the use of separate tools or key.
(6) Jalousie/Louvered Doors. Doors with jalousie or
louvered panels shall have those panels protected by
approved metal bars, security screens or grills.
(7) Garage Doors. Garage doors shall be equipped with
a key operated exterior locking device or other device that,
when activated, will resist unlawful entry.
(8) Windows. Jalousie or louvered windows shall be
protected by approved metal bars, security screens or
grills. Sliding windows shall be equipped with a secondary
locking device operable from the inside without the use of
separate tools or key.
(9) Fixed Glazing/Glazing Set Into Doors. It is
recommended that fixed glazing, larger than six
inches (6") in any direction, located in a door, or within
forty-two inches (42") of the door's locking device, be of
burglar resistant material, having security screening, or
other auxiliary security devices.
(10) Exterior Identification/Numbering. All active
entry and rear entry doors shall be identified with six inch
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(6") lettering, numerals or combination, in a conspicuous
manner and of diverse coloration.
(11) Parking Identification. Assigned parking spaces
shall not be identified to coincide with room number, name
or unit address.
Section 7. Construction Sites
The provisions of this section shall apply to any sites
proposed for construction that are required to obtain
Commission approval.
(1) Security measures at a construction site are
determined after a security survey is conducted using the
following procedures.
(a) One staging area, to store equipment and park
machinery, must be fenced.
(b) The staging area must be visible from an
acceSsible roadway to allow effective police patrol.
(c) Lighting must be provided to allow complete
visibility to the area.
(d) Padlock all storage trailers and park within
staging area.
(2) Items that must be discussed during a security
survey with the Crime Prevention Bureau.
(a) The establishment and progressive evaluation
of a security budget.
(b) The proper posting of the property.
(c) The proper storage and marking of machinery
and tools.
(d) The methods of employee identification and
active site security methods.
Section 8: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 9: Should any section or provision of this
ordinance or portion hereof, any paragraph, sentence, or
word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
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invalid, such decision shall not affect the remainder of
this ordinance.
Section 10:
ordinance.
Section 11: This
immediately upon passage.
Authority is hereby granted to codify said
ordinance shall become effective
1988.
SECOND, FINAL READING and PASSAGE this
ATTEST:
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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commissioner
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