(A) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the meaning set forth in this section:
LOCK BOX. A high security key vault system approved by the Fire Chief of the Wake Village Fire Department for secure containment of access keys, material, safety data sheets, and pertinent site information which may assist the Fire Department personnel in a fire or emergency response.
(B) The owner or occupant of any commercial structure constructed in the city after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived shall install on such structure a key lock box security system. Also, the owner or occupant of any noncommercial structure converted to commercial use in the city after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived shall install on such structure a key lock box security system. The key lock box security system shall be of a type approved by the fire official and shall be installed in a location and in a manner approved by the fire official. Approval by the fire official of the type of key lock box installed and the location and manner of installation shall be obtained before and shall be a condition of the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the structure.
(C) The owner or occupant of any commercial structure existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived may voluntarily participate in the key lock box security system. Upon notice to the fire official of the intent to participate in the key lock box security system, the participating owner or occupant of such structure shall install a key lock box of a type approved by the fire official in a location and in a manner approved by the fire official.
(D) The owner or occupant of a commercial structure to which the provisions of this section apply shall maintain in such key lock box at all times a key for each locked point of entry or exit, whether on the interior or exterior of the structure, for each locked mechanical room, for each locked elevator room, for each fire alarm or sprinkler system control room, and for any other areas as directed by the fire official. Each such key shall be labeled in a way that will enable the fire official to determine which lock it operates.
(E) The owner or occupant of any commercial structure to which this section applies shall immediately notify the fire official and provide a replacement key for the key lock box if, for any reason, the condition of a lock requires that its key be replaced.
(F) The Fire Chief shall be authorized to implement rules and regulations for the use if the key box system.
(Ord. 08-15, passed 10-12-2015)