Purpose: 

To establish guidelines for Gated Communities

Policy:

-Site plans shall be submitted to the Building Standards Department for review and approval of gate installation(s).

-Entranceways and exit ways shall be a minimum of 20 feet unobstructed width.

-Approved lock boxes containing access cards, keys, pass codes and operating instructions shall be provided at each entrance gate.

-Each entrance gate shall be provided with an "override" feature to allow the gate(s) to remain open so that multiple fire apparatus can enter without having to wait for intermittent opening of the gate(s).

-Each entrance gate shall be equipped with a manual override feature so as to permit opening during power failures.