§ 9.35. Skylights and Roof Openings.

(a)

All skylights over areas of commercial establishments not normally frequented by the general public and which do not afford an aesthetic appeal shall be protected by iron bars at least ½″ in diameter spread not more than 5″ apart or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spread not more than 5″ apart and securely fastened.

(b)

All skylights not within the provisions of subsection (a) shall meet or exceed the requirements of UL 972 (Burglary Resisting Glazing Material).

(c)

All hatchway openings shall be secured as follows:

(1)

If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall be covered on the inside with at least 16 gauge sheet steel or its equivalent attached with screws.

(2)

The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide bolts. The use of crossbar or padlock must be approved by the Fire Chief or his designee.

(3)

Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-removable pins when using pin-type hinges.

(d)

All air duct or air vent openings exceeding 8″ × 12″ on the roof or exterior walls shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:

(1)

Iron bars of at least ½″ in diameter or 1″ × ¼″ flat steel material spaced no more than 5″ apart and securely fastened; or

(2)

A 2″ mesh iron or steel grill of at least 1/8 ″ material and securely fastened.

If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be secured with rounded head flush bolts on the outside.

(e)

Skylights, hatchways and other openings over areas occupied or open to the public on a 24-hour basis are exempted from the provisions of this section.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)