The International Fire Code, section 503.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:

The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed at primary access points, as determined by the fire chief, those gates shall have an approved automatic means of emergency operation. Additionally, each automatic gate shall have a back-up switch (Knox keyed), as well as accessible means of manual operation. Security gates installed at secondary access points, as determined by the fire chief, shall have a means of operation approved by the fire chief. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained in proper working condition at all times. In the event that there are electric gate operators, they shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed in compliance with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.