All properties within the Borough of Wenonah having an automatic
fire suppression system shall be equipped with a key box. Automatic
shall mean electronically sends a signal to the Fire Department, Police
Department or Central Dispatch Center requesting response of the Fire
Department. Buildings of Use Groups R-3 and R-4 as described in the
Uniform Construction Code shall be exempt from this requirement. Building
owners exempt from this requirement may install a key box with the
approval of the Fire Chief.
The key box shall be of a Underwriters' Laboratories (UL)
type and approved by the Borough of Wenonah Fire Official. The key
box shall be installed in a location approved by the Borough of Wenonah
Fire Chief or his or her designate.
The key boxes shall contain keys to the following:
A. Locked points of egress, whether on the interior or exterior of such
buildings.
B. Locked mechanical equipment rooms.
E. Any fence or secured areas.
F. Other areas as directed by the Borough of Wenonah Fire Official.
All existing buildings shall comply within one year of the effective
date of this chapter. All newly constructed buildings not yet occupied,
or buildings currently under construction, shall comply immediately.
Any building owner violating this chapter after notice from
the Borough of Wenonah Fire Official shall be subject to a penalty
as set forth in the Uniform Fire Code.