(a) The purpose of this section is to provide for the installation of a rapid entry system, using a key box, within the City, and to provide that such installation shall be accomplished within a reasonable period of time as determined by the Fire Chief and the Bureau of Fire Prevention, not to exceed six months from the adoption of this section, unless unusual circumstances require additional time as determined by the Fire Chief and the Bureau.
(b) At the discretion of the Bureau, a key box of a U.L. type, approved by the Fire Chief and the Bureau, shall be required to be installed and maintained at the following locations:
(1) Any residential, mercantile, commercial or business building, regardless of use of occupancy, in excess of 5,000 square feet;
(2) Any place of assembly;
(3) Any high-hazard occupancy, as such occupancy is determined by the Fire Chief and the Bureau; and
(4) Any building which is protected by an automatic fire alarm system or fire sprinkler system.
(c) Such key boxes shall be installed on the property in a location approved by the Bureau and shall contain:
(1) Keys to locked points of ingress and egress, whether on the interior or exterior of such buildings;
(2) Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms;
(3) Keys to locked electrical rooms;
(4) Keys to elevator controls;
(5) Keys to other areas as directed by the Fire Chief and the Bureau; and
(6) Upon request of the Fire Chief or the Bureau, a lot map of the premises showing pertinent information as requested by the Fire Chief or the Bureau.
(d) The residential lock box program is hereby authorized and approved by the Council of the City of Mayfield Heights, and that a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) is hereby established in order for a resident to purchase a lock box through the city of Mayfield Heights Fire Department.
(Ord. 1997-17. Passed 6-9-97; Ord. 2012-18. Passed 11-12-12; Ord. 2022-12. Passed 3-28-22.)