Emergency access code changes.

San Antonio City Code § 25-86

in effect

Sec. 25-86. - Emergency access code changes. (a) Access controllers who restrict entry access to residential developments by means of any electronically controlled key pad system shall not change the emergency access code reported to the police department alarm unit without first giving at least two (2) working days' written notice of the new emergency access code to the police department alarm unit. In addition, the access controller must specify the date on which the new emergency access code will become effective; such date shall not be less than two (2) days after the date on which notice is provided. (b) An access controller may change the emergency access code without prior notice to the police department alarm unit in the event there is an emergency arising from a threat to the health or safety of individuals in or near the residential development or to the personal or real property of individuals in or near the residential development. An access controller who does so must provide written notice to the police department alarm unit not later than the next business day following the code change. (Ord. No. 84636, § 1, 8-29-96)

Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH25PO_ARTVREENACSY_S25-86EMACCOCHFetched: 10/27/2026