[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township
of Radnor 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the installation
of secured boxes containing keys, plans, and other items of critical
significance in emergency response to structures in Radnor Township.
The use of the secured boxes will allow first responders to enter
properties safely and without the damage attendant to forced entry.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A small or large box of Knox-Box® brand, or similar brand, comprised of steel or other secure material
with locking mechanism containing labeled keys to access exterior
doors, mechanical rooms, elevator rooms and control rooms, fenced
and secured areas, and any other areas which may need to be accessed
by first responders. A rapid entry system shall also contain an up
to date list of emergency contacts, floor plans showing locations
of shutoffs, and a list of hazardous materials on the property, if
applicable.
A.
Installation. Rapid entry systems shall be required as a condition
of land development for all buildings or structures located in the
Radnor Township, whether privately or publicly owned, including, without
limitation, any building owned by Radnor Township, or any other public,
quasi-public, or private entity or person; provided, however, that
this chapter shall not apply to one and two-family dwellings. Properties
with multiple buildings will need to have a single rapid entry system
installed for each building on the Property.
B.
Mounting location and inspection. Rapid entry systems shall be mounted
near the main entry door on the address side of the property five
feet above ground level, where possible, or placed at the direction
of the Radnor Township Office of Emergency Management. Upon installation
of the rapid entry system, landowner shall notify Radnor Township
to have the rapid entry system secured.
C.
Access. The owner or operator of a rapid entry system equipped property
shall provide means of access to the property to Radnor Township Office
of Emergency Management to secure the rapid entry system with all
required contents enclosed.
D.
Privately owned driveways. Radnor Township will hold access keys
for rapid entry systems into gated privately owned driveways only
upon execution of a waiver to the satisfaction of the Township Solicitor.
E.
Banks and commercial properties containing pharmaceuticals. Any bank
or commercial business which holds pharmaceuticals or narcotics on
the premises must purchase a rapid entry system with the option for
a tamper switch added to the system.
F.
Duty of maintenance. The property owner or occupants shall be responsible
for the cost to purchase, install, and maintain the rapid entry system.
The property owner or occupants shall also be responsible to keep
clear access to the Knox-Box® and to
keep all contents up to date. If updated information or materials
need to be added to the rapid entry system, contact shall be made
with Radnor Township Office of Emergency Management and arrangements
will be made to assist in gaining access via key. Key access will
not be available for the property owner.
The Radnor Township Office of Emergency Management shall establish
rules and regulations to implement the purposes of this chapter and
shall create educational material for residents, institutions and
businesses in Radnor Township.
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction
thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500.
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
