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File #: 19-119 MEETING DATE: 2/4/2019
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David A. Segura, Fire Chief
Subject:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4171 amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) by
updating Chapter 17.56.200 related to emergency responder access to private property
Approved for introduction January 22, 2019 - Vote: 7-0
Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapter
17.56.200 relating to emergency responder access to private property.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 4171, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter
17.56.200 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Security Gates."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt Ordinance No. 4171, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.56.200 specifies the requirements for emergency
responder access to private property. It includes lock box requirements, locations, configuration,
access, etc.
The ordinance shown as Attachment 1 revises this section of the Municipal Code to require multi-
family residential complexes to sub-master lock boxes for law enforcement access. This will allow
police department personnel to gain entry to common areas, interior corridors, and other parts of
these complexes in the event of an emergency. The existing code provides the same access for fire
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File #: 19-119 MEETING DATE: 2/4/2019
department personnel and the proposed update will allow access for police personnel.
A legislative draft showing the revisions to the Municipal Code is shown as Attachment 2.
Environmental Status:
None.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain public safety
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4171, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter
17.56.200 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Security Gates"
2. Legislative Draft Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.56.200 - Ordinance No. 4171
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File #: 18-664 MEETING DATE: 1/22/2019
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David A. Segura, Fire Chief
Subiect:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4171 amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code
(HBMC) by updating Chapter 17.56.200 related to emergency responder access to private
property
Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to approve introduction of the attached ordinance revising Municipal
Code Chapter 17.56.200 relating to emergency responder access to private property.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4171, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach
Amending Chapter 17.56.200 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Security Gates."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve introduction of Ordinance No. 4171, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.56.200 specifies the requirements for emergency
responder access to private property. It includes lock box requirements, locations, configuration,
access, etc.
The ordinance shown as Attachment 1 revises this section of the Municipal Code to require multi-
family residential complexes to sub-master lock boxes for law enforcement access. This will allow
police department personnel to gain entry to common areas, interior corridors, and other parts of
these complexes in the event of an emergency. The existing code provides the same access for fire
department personnel and the proposed update will allow access for police personnel.
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A legislative draft showing the revisions to the Municipal Code is shown as Attachment 2.
Environmental Status:
None.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain public safety
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4171, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter
17.56.200 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding Security Gates"
2. Legislative Draft Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.56.200 - Ordinance No. 4171
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ORDINANCE NO. 4171
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTER 17.56.200 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING SECURITY GATES
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1 Section 17.56.200 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 17.56.200 CFC Section 503.6 Security izates, Amended.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by
the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of
emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained
operational at all times. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved
padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of 1/4 inch) when required by a fire code
official. Secured automated vehicle entry gates or entries shall utilize a combination of an
Opticom strobe-activated switch and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by a
fire code official. Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with
a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or
arms shall open to allow fire department and law enforcement access. Approved security gates
shall be a minimum of 24 feet in unobstructed drive width. Multiple travel lane security gates
shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side. An unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) shall be provided and maintained.
Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a straight 30 feet approach and departure,
measured from the furthermost related gate, island, guard shack structure or other obstructions.
Electric gate key switches, padlocks and lock boxes for accessing properties shall be sub-
mastered for law enforcement access. Sub-mastering lock boxes for building access is also
required for residential occupancies with an interior corridor for law enforcement access. In the
event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail safe
mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or arty
equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates. If there is no
sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved
ORDINANCE NO. 4171
Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location.
A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative is required before
electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates
shall remain in a locked-open position. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting held this 4th day of February , 2019.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO
City Clerk City Attorney "i
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Ord. No. 4171
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on January 22, 2019, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on February 4,2019, and was passed and
adopted by the-affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on February 14,2019.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City. L
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk`and ex-officio Clerk
Deputy C1erkClerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC Section 17.56.200
17.56.200 CFC Section 503.6 Security Gates,Amended.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire
code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of
emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained
operational at all times. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved
padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of 1/4 inch) when required by a fire code
official. Secured automated vehicle entry gates or entries shall utilize a combination of an
Opticom strobe-activated switch and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by a
fire code official. Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a
fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or arms
shall open to allow fire department and law enforcement access. Approved security gates shall be
a minimum of 24 feet in unobstructed drive width. Multiple travel lane security gates shall be a
minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side. An unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm) shall be provided and maintained. Secured
automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a straight 30 feet approach and departure,
measured from the furthermost related gate, island, guard shack structure or other obstructions.
Electric gate key switches, padlocks and lock boxes for accessing properties shall be sub-
mastered for law enforcement access. Sub-mastering lock boxes for building access is also
required for residential occupancies with an interior corridor for law enforcement access. In the
event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail safe
mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any
equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates. If there is no
sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved
Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location.
A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative is required before
electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates
shall remain in a locked-open position. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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