(A) The following structures shall be equipped with a key lock box at or near the main entrance or such other location as approved by the Fire Chief:
(1) All newly constructed structures that are not in the "R" Occupancy Use Group, as defined by the International Building Code, 2000 Edition.
(2) All existing structures that are remodeled, renovated, or expanded at a cost of greater than 20% of their value and which are not in the "R" Occupancy Use Group, as defined by the International Building Code, 2000 Edition.
(3) Multi-family residential structures, whether newly constructed or remodeled, renovated, or expanded at a cost of greater than 20% of their value, that have restricted access through locked doors and have a common corridor or corridors for access to the dwelling units.
(4) Any existing structure or sub-part thereof to which emergency personnel have responded at least two times in any one-year period.
(B) As an exception to the foregoing, any building or structure having employee(s), caretaker(s), or security personnel on-duty and on-site 24 hours per day may be exempted from the provisions of division (A) herein at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
(C) The owner or operator of a structure required to have a key lock box shall, at all times, keep a key in the key lock box that will allow access to the structure.
(D) The Fire Chief is hereby authorized and directed to implement rules and regulations for the use of the key lock box system, including the designation of the particular brand, make or model of key lock box allowed for use.
(E) Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this section shall be notified by the city in writing, either by personal delivery or by mail, that he, she, or it has one week to correct the violation. In the event that the violation is not abated, the city shall prosecute the violation in the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Illinois. Following the one week grace period, each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and violation. Any person, firm, or corporation convicted of a violation shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each offense.
(Ord. 2009-O-1, passed 1-12-09)