(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Building inspector means and refers to the village building official or his duly authorized designee.
Commercial structure means any structure defined by the state fire prevention code as a commercial building.
Key Box means a secure box of approved design in which shall be located a building key, which shall permit access to such structure by the village department of public safety in the event of a fire alarm emanating from such structure and which is referenced in section 506 of the state fire prevention code.
(b) Approval by building inspector. No commercial structure shall be constructed, nor any certificate of occupancy issued therefor, unless the owner thereof shall have installed a key box approved in design, with the location approved by the building inspector, and the means of access to such box having been delivered to the director of the department of public safety or his duly authorized designee. Further, such key box shall be continuously thereafter maintained so as to permit access to such structure by the director of the department of public safety or his duly authorized designee in the event of a fire or medical emergency therein or alarm indicating the presence of fire or medical emergency.
(c) Violations. Violation of this section shall constitute a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day during which such violation exists shall constitute a separate violation of this section.
(Ord. No. 2003-005, §§ 1--3, 3-21-2003; Ord. No. 2013-0501, 5-17-2013)