[Adopted 8-8-2016; amended
in its entirety 6-13-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIRE OFFICIAL
Includes Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector, Fire
Marshal, Fire Chief, and/or other Fire Department member designated
by the Fire Chief, and shall express the opinion of the Fire Department
regarding key lock boxes (Knox-Boxes®), their mounting, location and number needed.
GATE/DOOR/ENTRANCE
Any gate, crossbar, door or other construction device which
is utilized for the purpose of restricting, controlling or obstructing
entry by motor vehicle or pedestrians to or from private streets,
parking areas, fenced areas or other enclosed or unenclosed which
is not manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a person capable
of providing immediate access by a police or fire safety vehicle and
personnel.
KEY LOCK BOX (KNOX-BOX®)
A device designed to hold entry devices including keys, access
cards, plans, lists etc., which allows access to a business or multifamily
residential complex and which is mounted in an approved position on
the premises.
Lock boxes (Knox-Boxes®) shall
be installed in a location as approved by the Fire Official and/or
Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector of the Town.
It shall be the responsibility of the business or premises owner:
A. To assume all costs involved in the purchase and installation of
the lock boxes (Knox-Boxes®) and supplying
the required contents for it.
B. To keep said lock boxes (Knox-Boxes®) in good repair and visible to the Town Fire Official and Town Code
Enforcement Office.
C. To ensure that all key information required to be contained in the
lock boxes (Knox-Boxes®) shall be provided
and kept current.