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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INSTANCES IN WHICH DEAD BOLT LOCKS REQUIRING A KEY FOR OPERATION ON BOTH SIDES MAY BE USED ON EXIT DOORS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 23-9-185. Notwithstanding another provision of law including applicable building codes, dead bolt locks requiring a key for operation on both sides may be used on an exit door where there is:
(1) a locking device that has a key that can be removed when the door is locked from the inside;
(2) a window within easy access to the lock or glass in the door; and
(3) no other accessible exit."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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