Background

The City of Orange Building Security Ordinance was adopted from the California Model Building Security Ordinance (CMBSO), which was published in January 1978. The model ordinance was drafted by the California Crime Prevention Officers Association in conjunction with the California Attorney General's Office and addresses both residential and nonresidential structures.

Many cities and counties have adopted the CMBSO, receiving national exposure through manufacturers associations and publications in crime prevention literature.

In February 1979, the City of Orange adopted the Building Security Ordinance and notified all builders concerning the code. Beginning in 1984, all buildings were inspected to assure complete compliance with the building security ordinance requirements. This means that every window, door, lock and other security items are inspected, verifying that they are approved for use and that they funtion properly.

Project plans submitted to the City for "plan check" are reviewed by the Police Department and must include pertinent ordinance requirements. The Police Department, as the enforcing authority for the building security ordinance, conducts inspections to ensure compliance prior to the release of the certificate of occupancy.

For the complete ordinance link, to to the CIty of Orange Municipal Code page at City of Orange Municipal Codes. Go to Title 15, then Chapter 15.52 Building Security Standards.