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Chapter 14 — Remedial Residential Regulations, Unreinforced Masonry Walls, and Flood Plain Management

Compton Municipal Code § 14-4 Security Systems for Residential Occupancies

Compton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Compton

Cite as: Compton Municipal Code § 14-4 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 14-4.1. Requirements for Installation of Security Devices.

[Added by Ord. #1519, § 8158; Ord. #1548; Ord. #1556]

Metal bars, grills, grates, or similar devices which are installed on operable windows or exterior doors and which would impede emergency rescue may be installed provided such metal bars, grills, grates, or similar devices are equipped with a quick-release latch openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or special effort.

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§ 14-4.2. Existing: Conversion: Time Limits.

[Added by Ord. #1519, § 8159; Ord. #1548; Ord. #1556]

Security systems, as specified in subsection 14-4.1 of this section, installed prior to January 17, 1978, shall be modified to conform to the requirements of said subsection 14-4.1, or shall be removed, or an approved early warning system shall be provided. Such corrections or installations of alarm devices shall be made on or before July 17, 1978.

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§ 14-4.3. Building Permits.

[Added by Ord. #1519, § 8160; Ord. #1556]

A building permit shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department prior to installing any device set forth in subsection 14-4.1 of this section.

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