Pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148(c)(4)(B), the Town adopts
the following rapid access systems ordinance.
The purpose of this chapter is to enable fire and emergency
personnel to promptly enter commercial and industrial structures within
the Town of Colchester by requiring the installation of a rapid access
system in new or renovated commercial and industrial structures.
As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases shall
have the meanings indicated:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any device or equipment which is capable of automatically
calling and relaying recorded emergency messages or other forms of
emergency signals to an intermediate third party which shall thereafter
call and relay such emergency messages to a Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP).
[Added 7-13-2023]
RAPID ACCESS SYSTEM
A rapid access system consisting of a heavy-duty key vault
or other storage device that holds a key for providing emergency personnel
with access to a commercial or industrial structure.
RENOVATED STRUCTURE
Any existing commercial or industrial building that has been
updated or repaired, or any structure that has been converted to a
commercial or industrial use, which required the issuance of a building
permit from the Town of Colchester and for which the cost of work
associated with the building or structure exceeded $10,000.
Any building owner who violates the provisions of this chapter
shall be fined $25 for each violation per day so long as the violation
continues.