[Ord. 2009-8, 7/2/2009]
The purpose and intent of this Part is to ensure that when fire
breaks out within a structure, firefighters are not blocked or delayed
from combating the fire by locked doors or gates. To help reduce these
types of delays, the Township has adopted this Part establishing a
key lock box system for the Township that provides firefighters access
to these structures while still ensuring the privacy and security
of the owners and occupants of such a structure. The Township shall
adopt the specific system by separate Resolution which may be amended
from time to time by the Township pursuant to this Part.
[Ord. 2009-8, 7/2/2009]
The following words shall, for the purposes of this Part, have
the following meanings:
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
A duly authorized Township representative, Code Enforcement
Officer, Building Code Official, or other designated authority charged
with the administration and enforcement of this Code.
[Added by Ord. No. 2021-06, 10/21/2021]
OWNER
Any person or entity which owns, leases, manages, and/or
is in control of a structure, building, facility, or property.
STRUCTURE
Any building, facility, or man-made object.
[Ord. 2009-8, 7/2/2009; as amended by Ord. No. 2021-06, 10/21/2021]
The Township may establish specific rules and regulations concerning
the type, location, installation, use, maintenance, and replacement
of fire department rapid entry key lock boxes within the Township,
including, but not limited to, the specification of approved types
of fire department rapid entry key lock boxes. These rules and regulations
are subject to change from time to time per adopted policy.
[Ord. 2009-8, 7/2/2009; as amended by Ord. 2011-12, 10/6/2011;
and by Ord. No. 2021-06, 10/21/2021]
Each violation of a section or subsection of this Part shall
constitute a separate violation. Each day the violation persists shall
then constitute a separate summary offense for which the maximum criminal
fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum term of imprisonment of 90 days may
be imposed upon conviction. The Township may also or in the alternative
institute appropriate action or proceeding at law or equity for the
enforcement of this Part or to correct any violation thereof. The
offender shall also be assessed all court costs and be required to
reimburse all attorneys' fees reasonably incurred by the Township
in association with securing a conviction and/or related to any other
proceedings instituted pursuant hereto.