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20.36.020 20.36.020 Scope: The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to new buildings, additions to exist- ing buildings, and to existing commercial buildings when additions, alterations or repairs within any twelve (12) month period exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the existing building. (Prior Code § 2-12.76) 20.36.030 Supplemental Regulations: This Chapter shall be considered sup- plementary to the mandated uniform codes prescribed by the Health and Safety Code and the Penal Code of the State. Whenever a provision of this Chapter is found to be inconsistent with any uniform code or Penal Code requirement, the provision of the uniform code or Penal Code shall apply. (Ord. 1719 § 2, 1998; Prior Code § 2-12.77) 20.36.040 Alternate Security Provisions: The provisions of this Chapter aze not intended to prevent the use of any device, hazdwaze, or method of construction not specifically prescribed in this Code, when such alternate provides equivalent security and is approved by the Director of Build- ing Inspection of the City. (Ord. 1393 § 4, 1989; Prior Code § 2-12.78) 20.36.050 Administration: This Chapter shall be administered by the Director of Building Inspection as a part of the Uniform Building Code. All rights of appeal that attach to the Uniform Building Code shall also attach to this Chapter. (Ord. 1393 § 4, 1989; Prior Code § 2-12.79) 20.36.060 Right Of Entry: With the consent of the owner, his agent, the tenant (or person in charge of the building, employees or agents of the City designated to make inspections here- in may enter or go upon or about any building or premises used for business purposes at any reasonable hour for the purpose of inspecting the physical exterior accessible openings of such building or premises or for any other purpose consis- tent herewith. Such employee or agent shall identify themselves by exhibiting a badge or other evidence of their identity and authority. If the representative is refused admittance an inspection warrant shall be procured. (Prior Code § 2-12.80) 20.36.070 Definitions: For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply: A. "Commercial buildings" means any building used in the conduct of a business or for the storage of merchandise, house- hold goods or produce. B. "Cylinder guazd" means a hazdened ring surrounding the exposed portion of the lock cylinder or other device which is so fastened as to protect the cylinder from wrenching, prying, cutting or pulling by attack tools. C. "Dead bolt" means a bolt that has no automatic spring action and is operated by a key cylinder, thumbturn or lever. D. "Insert" means a hazdened steel (Pleasanton 5-99) 716