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§ 91.6708 — DOORS - GENERAL

Los Angeles Municipal Code (2026 Rev. 9, current through legislation effective June 30, 2026) · Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.6708

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SEC. 91.6708. DOORS - GENERAL.

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Every door in a security opening shall be constructed, installed and secured as set forth in LAMC Sections 91.6709, 91.6710, 91.6711 and 91.6712. Glazing in doors shall comply with LAMC Section 91.6713. Every door in a security opening for an apartment house shall be provided with an incandescent light bulb (minimum of 60 watts) at a maximum height of 8 feet (2438.4 mm) or lights on the exterior side of the unit that have a minimum surface illumination of 0.2 footcandles (2.15 lx) at the security opening. Where, in any specific case, different sections of the LAMC specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.