Part 6 Knox Boxes

§ 10-601. Required for New Commercial Buildings.

   All new commercial buildings shall be required to install a Knox Box, of a Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size approved by the Township Fire Inspector in a location approved and specified by the Township Fire Inspector prior to the issuance of an occupying permit.

(Ord. 2017-5, 8/10/2017)

§ 10-602. Required for Existing Commercial Buildings with Improvements.

   All existing commercial buildings constructing improvements that require the Township Planning Commission or Board of Commissioners approval, shall install a Knox Box of a Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size as approved by the Township Fire Inspector, in a location approved and specified by the Township Fire Inspector prior to the issuance of any construction permit.

(Ord. 2017-5, 8/10/2017)

§ 10-603. Knox Boxes for Existing Commercial Buildings.

   All existing commercial buildings may voluntarily install a Knox Box of a Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size, but should first seek approval of the type, size and location of the Knox Box from the Township Inspector.

(Ord. 2017-5, 8/10/2017)

§ 10-604. Contents.

   All Knox Boxes should contain labeled keys that are easily identifiable and provide access into all properties/buildings and any locked areas within said building as the Township Fire Department may direct.

(Ord. 2017-5, 8/10/2017)

§ 10-605. Locked Gates or Driveways.

   Any locked gates or driveways that, when unlocked, provide access to the commercial property/building, are required to place a Fire Department access lock at the access point of the gate or driveway to allow immediate emergency access to the commercial property. All locks on gates and driveways not already existing, need to be approved by the Township Fire Inspector.

(Ord. 2017-5, 8/10/2017)