[4-5-2006; 2-17-2016; 2016 Code]
(A) Definition. When used in this Chapter "Rapid entry key lock box"
means a high security key vault master keyed to the key configuration
provided by the Monroe fire department.
(B) Required installation of rapid entry key lock boxes. The following
structures shall be equipped with a rapid entry key lock box at a
highly visible location approved by the fire chief or his or her designee
at or near the main entry to the structure:
(1)
All buildings within the city having an automatic alarm system
or equipped with an automatic fire suppression system, except one,
two or three family residential structures.
(2)
All multiple family residential structures containing four or
more living units, whether rental units or condominiums.
(3)
All buildings or structures having floors at or above 50 feet
above ground level.
(4)
All commercial and industrial buildings identified by fire officials
as difficult to access during an emergency.
(C) Permitted installation of rapid entry key lock boxes. Any structure
may be equipped with a rapid entry key lock box. If so equipped the
rapid entry key lock box shall be placed at a highly visible location
approved by the fire chief or his or her designee at or near the main
entry to the structure.
(D) Rapid entry key lock box contents.
(1)
Required keys. The owner of a structure required to have a rapid
entry key lock box shall at all times keep a key or keys in the rapid
entry key lock box for access to all of the following:
A)
Common lobbies or vestibules.
C)
Rooms or spaces housing mechanical equipment serving the structure.
D)
Alarm panels for any fire or entry alarm systems.
(2)
Permitted keys. The owner of a structure required to have a
rapid entry key lock box may keep a key or keys in the rapid entry
key lock box for access to individual spaces within the structure.
(3)
Marking and placement of keys. Keys placed in a rapid entry
key lock box shall be clearly marked and their placement in the in
a rapid entry key lock box shall be organized in a manner approved
by the fire chief or his or her designee.
(E) New construction. All new construction subject to the requirements
of this chapter shall have a rapid entry key lock box installed before
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(F) Existing structures. All structures in existence on the effective
date of this chapter to which the regulations of this chapter apply
shall have six months from the effective date of this chapter to have
a rapid entry key lock box installed and operational.
[4-5-2006; 2-17-2016; 2016 Code]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall
upon conviction be subject to a Class 5 forfeiture.