[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Wyckoff 2-7-2012 by Ord. No. 1676. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An Underwriter's Laboratory type secured box or vault
of a size and style approved by the Township Fire Official or his
designee, which contains key(s) for the exclusive use of the Township
of Wyckoff Fire Department to access the premises in an emergency.
The following structures shall be equipped with a key lock box
system in the event of new construction, an application for renovation
or alteration resulting in the necessity of a building permit, or
a change in tenancy or ownership:
A.
The key lock box shall be installed at or near the main entrance
of each structure or such other location as required by the Township
Fire Official or his designee.
B.
The Township Fire Official or his designee shall approve in writing
the type of lock box.
C.
The Township Fire Official or his designee shall approve the installation
location of the lock box.
D.
The lock box shall be installed as per manufacturer specifications
and approved by the Fire Official or his designee.
E.
The owner of each structure required to have a lock box shall, at
all times, be required to keep the following in the lock box, as required
by the Township Fire Official or his designee.
(1)
Keys to locked points of ingress, whether on interior or exterior
of such buildings.
(2)
Keys to the locked mechanical rooms.
(3)
Keys to alarm panels and fire pull stations.
(4)
Keys to the locked elevator rooms.
(5)
Keys to the elevator controls.
(6)
Keys to any fence or secured areas.
(7)
All access or combination codes to locked points of egress or ingress,
whether on interior or exterior of such buildings.
(8)
A business-size card containing the emergency contact person and
phone number for such building or unit.
In the event the key to the structure is changed or re-keyed,
the owner/operator of the building shall immediately notify the Township
Fire Official or his designee and provide the updated access key.
The key to the lock shall be secured in the key box. The property
owner shall assume all associated costs for the purchase and installation
of a key box(es).
The system shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy, certificate of approval and/or zoning permit.
Any building owner or operator violating any provision of this
lock box Ordinance shall be subject to a fine of $500 for every violation
of this chapter, paid through the Violations Bureau.
