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Title 7 : Fire Protection and Fireworks
Chapter 3 : Knox Boxes

7-301 : Applicability; timeframe for compliance; type to be used.

  1. The following structures shall be equipped with an unobstructed knox box at or within six feet (6') of the main entrance or such other location as required by the fire code official:
    1. All new commercial or industrial properties.
    2. All existing commercial or industrial properties equipped with an automatic fire detection and/or suppression system.
    3. All existing commercial properties constructing improvements requiring planning commission approval.
    4. All existing buildings or properties with a new change of use/change of occupancy.
    5. Multifamily residential structures that have restricted access through locked doors but have a common corridor for access to the living units.
    6. Governmental structures, schools (public or private), hospitals, hotels, assisted living facilities, and nursing care facilities.
    7. Buildings or facilities containing a quantity of hazardous materials which would require compliance with Title III of SARA (Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act).
    8. Commercial properties with restricted access due to the installation of a gate and/or fence.
  2. All newly constructed structures subject to this section shall have a knox box installed and operational prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. All structures in existence on the effective date of this article and subject to this section shall have one (1) year from the effective date of this article to have a knox box installed and operational.
  3. The fire chief shall have the authority to designate the type of key box, padlock, or gate switch to be installed. Authorization must be obtained from the fire code official prior to the purchase of any knox box item to ensure the correct and compatible item is obtained. (as added by Ord. #311, June 2022 Ch2_06-27-24)