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Section 1003A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY

1003A.5 Metal gates. Metal gates shall conform to the following:

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-08-28 · San Francisco

  1. Latch bolt protected by a security plate.

  2. Hinges, bolts, screws shall be nonremovable.

  3. Areas within 40 inches (1016 mm) of latch mechanism protected by mesh screen or approved equal.

  4. Interior release mechanism protected with cover.

  5. For electrically operated locks, see Section 1003A.2.

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