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SECTION 1. General
When access to, or within, a structure or an area on that
property is unduly difficult because of secured opening, and
where immediate access is necessary for life saving or
firefighting purposes, the Fire Marshal may require a key box to
be installed in an approved location. Or if the building is
protected by a monitored fire detection or protection system a
KNOX box key system shall be installed. The key box shall be
one that is complaint with the Fire Department KNOX box Key
system currently in use. The owner or occupant shall incur all
necessary expenses for the key box and installation. The owner
or occupant shall provide and maintain current keys for the
structure(s) for fire department placement in the box, and shall
notify the District in writing when the building is re-keyed.
SECTION 2. Contents
The key
box shall contain:
(a) Keys to locked
points of ingress whether on the interior or exterior of such Buildings;
(b) Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms;
(c) Keys to located electrical rooms;
(d) Keys to elevator controls;
(e) Keys to other areas as directed by the Fire Marshal and/or his
designee(s).
SECTION 3.
Limitation
This
Article shall not apply to residential units.
SECTION 4.
Voluntary Compliance
This Article is intended to apply prospectively to any new
commercial construction within the Township. All existing
buildings are requested to voluntarily comply with this Article.
Notwithstanding this provision, any existing building which is
remodeled or structurally altered in any way hereafter, shall
comply with the terms and provisions of this section.
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