(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIRE CHIEF. Refers to the duly appointed Fire Chief or his or her designee.
FIRE DISTRICT. Refers to the normal protection district covered by the Peru Fire Department.
KEY BOX. Refers to a UL-type box, size and style approved by the Fire Chief.
KEY SWITCH. Refers to a UL-type switch approved by the Fire Chief.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. Refers to the person(s) charged with the responsibility for the possessory right of the building (i.e., owner, lessee, assignee, and the like).
SECURITY CAP. Refers to an FDC cap approved by the Fire Chief.
SECURITY PADLOCK. Refers to a UL-type padlock approved by the Fire Chief.
(B) Locks and keys, when required.
(1) Key boxes.
(a) Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings, or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location.
(b) The key box shall be of an approved type, and shall contain keys to gain access as required by the Fire Chief.
(2) Locks. An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers, when required by the Fire Chief.
(C) Key boxes for standpipe systems.
(1) All buildings within the City of Peru District are protected by an automatic fire suppression and/or standpipe system.
(2) Every building having an alarm, sprinkler or standpipe system shall be equipped with a key box, installed at a location approved by the Fire Chief.
(D) Key boxes for automatic alarm systems. When a building is protected by an automatic alarm system and/or access to or within a building, or an area within that building, is unduly difficult because of secured openings, and where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving and/or firefighting purposes, it shall be equipped with a key box, installed at a location approved by the Fire Chief.
(E) Automatic gates. When a property is accessed through a gate or cross arm by means of a key or swipe card, it shall be equipped with a key switch, installed at a location approved by the Fire Chief.
(F) Security padlock.
(1) When a property is protected by a locked fence or gate, and where immediate access to the property is necessary for lifesaving and/or firefighting purposes, it shall be equipped with a security padlock, installed at a location approved by the Fire Chief.
(2) It shall then be the responsibility of the responsible party to see that the fence or gate is secured properly so that the security padlock is accessible.
(G) Security caps. When a building is protected by an automatic sprinkler and/or standpipe system, and the Fire Department connection is exposed to the public, the Fire Chief may require that a security cap be installed.
(H) Non-applicability to certain dwellings. This section shall not apply to owner-occupied, one- and two-family dwellings.
(I) Key box contents.
(1) List of items. The key boxes shall contain, but not be limited to, the following items:
(a) Labeled keys to locked points of entry and exit, whether in the interior or the exterior of such buildings;
(b) Labeled keys to the locked mechanical rooms;
(c) Labeled keys to any fence or secured areas not covered in divisions (E), (F) or (G);
(d) Labeled keys to any other areas required by the Fire Chief;
(e) A display card containing the emergency contact person and phone numbers.
(2) Additional information. The Fire Chief may also require:
(a) Floor plans of rooms within the building, showing locations of shut offs;
(b) Hazardous materials information.
(J) Alert decals. Alert decals, approved by the Fire Chief, to alert fire companies of the presence of security features covered by this section, shall be displayed on outside doors or windows as designated by the Fire Chief.
(K) Compliance.
(1) All newly constructed buildings, not yet occupied, or buildings currently under construction, and all buildings or businesses that are described in IFC 902.4, when applying for a certificate of occupancy or building permits, may be required to comply with this section.
(2) All costs associated with implementation of items described above shall be borne by the responsible party.
(Ord. 14, 2003, passed 7-7-03)