This article shall be effective as of the date of enactment of this chapter and shall apply to new construction and any building alterations or change of use that requires compliance with the current New York State Code.
When a building within the Town of Riverhead is protected by an automatic fire-suppression or standpipe system, it shall be equipped with a key box. The key box shall be at a location approved by the Town Fire Marshal. The key box shall be a UL type and size approved by the Fire Marshal.
When a building within the Town of Riverhead is protected by an automatic fire alarm and/or access to or within a building, or an area within that building, is unduly difficult because of secured openings, and where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the Fire Marshal may require that said building be equipped with a key box. The key box shall be at a location approved by the Town Fire Marshal. The key box shall be a UL type and size approved by the Fire Marshal.
The key box shall be protected by connection to a burglar alarm system or as a trouble zone on an automatic fire alarm system, which shall provide notice to the building owner or his agent whenever the key box is opened.
When a property is protected by a locked fence or gate and where immediate access to the property is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the Town Fire Marshal may require a security padlock to be installed in a location approved by the Fire Marshal or CEO. The padlock shall be a type and size approved by the Fire Marshal or CEO.
A. 
The rapid-entry key boxes shall contain the following:
(1) 
Keys to locked points of egress, whether in the interior or exterior of such buildings.
(2) 
Keys to the locked mechanical rooms.
(3) 
Keys to the locked elevator control rooms.
(4) 
Keys to any other areas that may be required by the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief.
(5) 
A card containing the names of emergency contact people for said building and current phone numbers for contacting those people.
B. 
In addition, floor plans, lists of hazardous chemicals, material safety data sheets or other vital emergency information may be required.
This article shall be enforced as permitted by the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Fire Marshal, the Building Inspector or CEO or any other individual duly authorized by a Town Board resolution.