[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
1]
From and after the effective date hereof a key lock box system
shall be installed on the following structures at or near the main
entrance or at such other location authorized by the Fire Chief:
A.
Any commercial structures protected by automatic alarm systems or
automatic suppression systems or structures that secured in a manner
that restricts access during an emergency;
B.
Multi-family structures of four or more units (exception: a key lock
box shall not be required on any multi-family structure when each
unit has at least one door leading directly to an exterior exit access
that leads directly to approved exits).
C.
Government structures and nursing care facilities.
[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
2]
The Fire Chief shall designate the type of lock system to be
used within the City.
[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
3]
The owner or operator of a facility affected by this ordinance
shall maintain a key in the lock at all times to provide access to
the building in the event of an emergency.
[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
4]
The owner or operator of a facility described in § 11.44.01 hereof shall be required to have a key lock box with a key to enter the following areas:
A.
Locked points of access in the exterior of the building;
B.
Locked points of access to common areas, such as hallways or utility
rooms, contained within such facility;
C.
Locked mechanical rooms;
D.
Locked electrical rooms; and
E.
Any other locked area, other than individual apartments or rented
rooms, indicated by the Fire Chief.
[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
5]
Title 11 of the Lincoln Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding the substantive provisions to it.
[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
6]
The owner or operator of any existing structure that is affected
hereby shall be allowed one year from its effective date to bring
that structure into compliance with the terms of this ordinance without
penalty.
[Ord. No. 2006-13, Sec.
7]
The minimum penalty for a violation of this ordinance shall
be $100, and the maximum penalty shall be $500.
