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01/09/2017 DRIVEWAY. A required element from the street to the width of the garage, carport or any other covered parking that needs to be constructed out of concrete, asphalt or any other material and design approved by the Planning Division. SHED. A structure used as storage that consists of 1 light, 1 switch, 1 receptacle, no insulation or wall covering. Sec. 9.58. SECTION 501 OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section 501 of the Building Code is amended to add Section [F] 501.2.1 to read as follows: [F] 501.2.1 Address numbers shall be illuminated to be visible from the street during darkness. Sec. 9.59. SECTION 903.2 OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section 903.2 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be required as provided in Article II of Chapter 12 of the Redwood City Municipal Code for specific requirements. Such sprinkler systems shall also be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 of the Building Code, whichever is more restrictive. Sec. 9.60. SECTION 1030.4 OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section 1030.4 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1030.4 Operational Constraints. Emergency escape and rescue openings and any exit doors shall be maintained free of any obstructions other than those allowed by this section and shall be operational from the inside of the room. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided the minimum net clear opening complies with Section 10302 and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or effort or force greater than that which is required for normal operation for the emergency escape and rescue opening. Where such bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are installed in existing buildings, smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.2.11 regardless of the valuation of the alteration. The release mechanism shall be maintained operable at all times. Such bars, grilles, grates or any similar devices shall be equipped with an approved exterior release device for use by the fire department only when required by the authority having jurisdiction. Where security bars (burglar bars) are installed on emergency egress and rescue windows or doors, on or after July 1, 2000, such devices shall comply with California Building Standards Code, Part 12, Chapter 12-3 and other applicable provisions of Part 2. ATTY/ORD.433/BUILDING CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2428 REV: 12-19-16 RL MUFF NO. 305 Page 6 of 16