(A) The owner or person in control of the following types of buildings shall install and maintain a Fire Department rapid entry key lock box of a type approved by the Fire Chief:
(1) A structure which contains a fire alarm that uses an automatic dialer or contains an automatic fire suppression system.
(2) Commercial and industrial buildings identified by fire officials as difficult to access during emergencies.
(3) Exception. Any building or structure having an on-site 24-hour security or maintenance personnel with full access to all portions of the facility.
(B) Persons or entities who own existing buildings or structures which are subject to the requirements of this chapter shall have two months, after being notified by the Fire Department of this subchapter, to comply with the requirements. Persons or entities who construct buildings or structures which would be subject to the requirements of this chapter shall comply with the requirements at the time of construction.
(C) The Fire Chief may establish rules and regulations for the placement and maintenance of Fire Department rapid entry key lock boxes within the city, including but not limited to the specification of approved types of Fire Department rapid entry key lock boxes.
(Ord. 2016-5383, passed 1-5-2016)