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23.54.025 Secured Building Access for Emergency Personnel

Where access to commercial or multi-tenant buildings is restricted because of secured entry points, the Police Chief or their designee is authorized to specify and require the installation and maintenance of an emergency access system, for when immediate police access is necessary for life-saving or emergency purposes. A police emergency access system installed and maintained under this section is in addition to the requirements of other adopted codes, including the California Fire Code.