[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
As used in this chapter:
(a)
BUILDING — Means a multi-unit or multi-occupant residential
building with 10 or more living units within the complex, whether
new or existing, as well as industrial or commercial buildings, required
to provide an approved fire alarm system or an approved fire suppression
system.
(b)
JURISDICTION — Means a governmental unit which has adopted
this chapter under duly authorized legislative authority.
[Ord. No. 521,
passed 12-27-1995]
Any multi-unit or multi-occupant residential building, whether
new or existing, may provide a theftproof key lockbox, acceptable
to the authority having jurisdiction. Any industrial or commercial
building required to provide an approved fire alarm system or an approved
fire suppression system may provide a theftproof key lockbox, acceptable
to the authority having jurisdiction. In the event that any residential,
industrial or commercial building determines to install a lockbox,
such lockbox shall meet all other requirements under the provisions
of this chapter and shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 521,
passed 12-27-1995]
Key lockboxes installed in accordance with Section 1618.02 shall be located in an area or position approved by the authority having jurisdiction and shall be installed according to the requirements of the Fire Prevention Code adopted by the City.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
The installation of an approved key lockbox shall be performed
by a licensed fire alarm contractor or a licensed construction contractor.
Application for installation shall be made by the contractor prior
to any installation of a key lockbox, and notification of a completed
installation shall be given to the Fire Department for final inspection.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
The key lockbox shall include, at the minimum, the following:
(a)
Entry keys to all main entrance and exit doors.
(b)
Entry keys to all electrical equipment rooms, elevator equipment
rooms and fire alarm equipment and suppression rooms.
(c)
Fire alarm system control panel access keys.
(d)
Any other key determined by the authority having jurisdiction as
needed for occupancy access or fire operations.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
(a)
A key for the exterior door to the key lockbox shall be assigned
to the Fire Department. No key shall be purchased, except by written
approval of the Fire Department Deputy Director or Fire Marshal. The
Fire Department Deputy Director and/or Fire Marshal shall execute
proper authorization cards, with the company that manufactures the
key lockbox, for the purpose of recordkeeping.
(b)
The building owner shall update the inventory of entry keys and keep
the keys properly marked and designated within the key lockbox. Notification
of any change in the organization of the key lockbox or the placement
of keys within the key lockbox shall be given to the Fire Department.
(c)
The Fire Department shall keep records indicating the date, time
and circumstances of any opening of any key lockbox. Such records
shall be kept in the office of the Fire Marshal. The records shall
include the building address, the date of installation, the date and
time of entry, the time of returning the box into service, the reason
for entry and the person(s) making the entry. Notice of entry of any
key lockbox shall also be given to the owner by first class mail,
or otherwise, if an emergency.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
The authority having jurisdiction, in consultation with the
owner of the building, shall determine whether or not the key lockbox
needs to be placed in a supervised area.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
The installation of any key lockbox at a location where industrial
hazardous materials may be kept shall be subject to the following
additional requirements:
(b)
The key lockbox shall contain the following additional items and
information:
(1)
A complete floor plan of the occupancy.
(2)
Keys to all areas housing storage of hazardous materials.
(3)
Updated M.S.D.S. information, updated annually.
(4)
An updated facility contact person directory and any additional
information determined to be necessary by the authority having jurisdiction.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
The Director of Police and Fire Services or his or her designated
representative is hereby designated as the authorized City official
to issue Municipal civil infraction citations (directing alleged violators
to appear in court) or Municipal civil infraction violation notices
(directing alleged violators to appear at the City of Coldwater Municipal
Ordinance Violations Bureau) as provided in these Codified Ordinances.
[Ord. No. 507,
passed 8-14-1995]
A person who violates any provision of this chapter is responsible
for a Municipal civil infraction and shall be subject to the payment
of a civil fine of not less than $100, plus costs and other sanctions,
for each infraction. A second offense, within a period of 90 days,
shall be subject to a civil fine of not less than $250, plus costs
and other sanctions, for each infraction. Third and subsequent offenses,
within 90 days, shall be subject to a civil fine of $500, plus costs
and other sanctions, for each infraction.
