(A) All newly constructed or significantly remodeled commercial and industrial buildings,
regardless of use or occupancy, shall have installed a knox box system.
(B) This chapter shall not apply to residential structures, churches or public educational facilities, unless requested by the owner, in which case, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
(C) Each existing structure that is constructed to provide medical or health care to its residents or patients, lodging to the public, or commercial housing of residents shall have installed a knox key box. Included in this section shall be motels, hotels, inns, hospitals, care facilities, retirement centers and apartment complexes.
(D) Industrial and commercial structures with sprinkler systems and/or alarm systems whether monitored or not shall also install a knox key box.
(E) (1) Knox key box system shall be installed within 8 feet of the main entrance or other such location required by the Fire Chief. The lock box shall be affixed in a location of not less than 4 feet and not more than 6 feet above final grade and clearly visible. The box shall contain:
(a) Keys to locked points of external ingress to common areas of the building.
(b) Keys to locked alarm, sprinkler control, mechanical, electrical, or equipment rooms.
(c) Keys to elevator controls (if applicable).
(d) Keys to any outdoor storage or accessory buildings.
(e) Any other room as specified by the Fire Chief.
(2) All keys shall be labeled with tags for easy identification in the field.
(Ord. 23-006, passed 11-2-2023) Penalty, see § 120.99