As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
KEY LOCK BOX
A container that has the ability to hold the key/keys needed
to access the structure.
KNOX BOX
The brand of key lock box required to be used.
The lock box system will reduce the need for forced entry into
structures and should avoid costly and time-consuming efforts in gaining
access to locked structures during an emergency.
The following structures shall be required to install a key
lock box at or near the main entrance or such other location as approved
by the Fire Official:
A. Residential properties shall be exempt from this requirement. Only
the following property uses within the Borough of Palmyra that already
have or are required to have an automatic fire alarm system or a fire
sprinkler system shall be equipped with a key box.
(1) Multifamily residential structures.
(2) Schools, whether public or private.
(3) Group homes and nursing homes.
(4) Commercial building uses.
B. All existing buildings shall comply within 12 months of the effective
date of this article. All newly constructed buildings, not yet occupied,
or buildings currently under construction shall comply immediately.
C. The type of key lock boxes to be implemented within the Borough shall
be a Knox-Box® brand system.
D. Key lock box mandatory installation shall be exempt at single-family
residential structures.
The operator of the building shall immediately notify the Palmyra
Fire Department and provide the new keys when a lock is changed or
rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the Knox-Box®.
Key box contents. The key boxes shall contain the following:
A. Keys to locked points of egress, whether on the interior or exterior
of such buildings;
B. Keys to locked mechanical equipment rooms;
C. Keys to locked electrical rooms;
D. Keys to elevator controls;
E. Keys to any fence or secured areas;
Any person, entity or corporation who has violated any provisions
of this article; who has failed to comply with any order issued by
the Palmyra Fire Official; or who has failed to comply with any order
issued pursuant to any section thereof shall upon conviction before
the proper judicial authority be punished by a fine of not more than
$500. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate
offense; penalties derived therefrom shall be forwarded to the Palmyra
Fire Official Trust account with the exception of court costs.