The following structures constructed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be equipped with a key lock box:
1. Commercial, industrial, and public structures.
2. Multi-family residential structures (defined as three or more dwelling units for the purpose of this chapter) that have shared or common hallways or entrances.
3. Mixed use commercial and residential structures.
4. Any other structures that have an automatic fire suppression system as defined in the International Fire Code and/or a fire alarm system, except for one and two-family dwellings that have a NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes) and/or a residential fire alarm system.
1. Existing structures that have an automatic fire suppression system as defined in the International Fire Code and/or a fire alarm system shall install a key lock box within six months of being notified. One or two-family dwellings that have a NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes) and/or a residential fire alarm system are exempt from this requirement.
2. Existing structures that do not have an automatic fire suppression system as defined in the International Fire Code and/or a fire alarm system shall install a key lock box if an occupant or owner of the structure applies for a building permit. One or two-family dwellings are exempt from this requirement.
1. All newly constructed structures subject to this chapter shall have the key lock box installed and operational prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
2. The Fire Chief shall designate the type of key lock box system to be implemented within the City and shall have the authority to require all structures to use the designated system.
3. The key lock box shall be located at or near the main entrance to the building or property. It shall be mounted at a height of six feet above final grade or designated by the Fire Chief.
4. The owner or operator of a structure required to have a key lock box shall, at all times, keep a current key in the lock box that will allow for access to the structure.
5. The Fire Chief shall be authorized to implement rules and regulations for the use of the lock box system.
6. Structures required by this chapter to have a Knox Box shall not share a Knox Box with another structure.
7. Based on the size of the structure, additional Knox Boxes may be required at the determination of the Fire Chief.
8. Any property or building owner failing to comply with or in violation of the terms of this chapter after notice from the City Fire Chief shall be subject to a municipal infraction or simple misdemeanor citation.
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