(A) These provisions regarding key boxes shall be administered in accordance with the most current edition of the N. C. Building Code: Fire Code. These provisions shall apply to any new non-residential occupancies where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes, the Fire Prevention Bureau is authorized to require key boxes to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(B) An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(C) The occupant/owner of the building shall immediately notify the Fire Prevention Bureau and provide the new key when a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box. Fire department master keys shall be accounted for at all times.
(D) This provision shall be satisfied prior to privilege license, utility accounts, certificates of occupancy, inspections, and the like are approved or issued.
(Ord. 18-19-04, passed 8-13-18)