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.
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.