[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
1. Mandatory Key Boxes for Fire Suppression and Standpipe Systems. When
a building within the Borough is protected by an automatic fire suppression
or standpipe system, it shall be equipped with a key box. The key
box shall be installed at a location approved by the Chief. The key
box shall be a UL type and size approved by the Chief.
2. Mandatory Key Boxes for Automatic Alarm Systems. When a building
is protected by an automatic alarm system and/or access to or within
a building or portion thereof is unduly difficult because of secure
points of ingress/egress, and where immediate access is necessary
for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the Chief may require a key
box to be installed at an approved location. The key box shall be
a UL type and size approved by the Chief.
3. Key Box Tamper Switch. The Chief may require a key box tamper switch
connected to the building's fire alarm/security system.
4. Security Padlocks. When a property is protected by a locked fence
or gate where immediate access to the property is necessary for lifesaving
or firefighting purposes, the Chief may require a security padlock
to be installed at an approved location. The padlock shall be a UL
type and size approved by the Chief.
5. Security Caps. When a building is protected by an automatic sprinkler
system or standpipe system and the Department connection is exposed
to undue vandalism, the Chief may require Department connection security
cap(s) be installed. The security cap(s) shall be a type approved
by the Chief.
6. Rapid Response Key Boxes. The rapid response key boxes shall contain
the following:
A. Keys to locked points of ingress/egress, whether in the interior
or exterior of such buildings.
B. Keys to locked mechanical rooms.
C. Keys to locked elevator rooms.
D. Keys to elevator controls.
E. Keys to any fenced or secured areas.
F. Keys to other areas that may be required by the Fire Marshal/Chief.
G. A card containing the emergency contact people and phone numbers
for such building.
7. Compliance Time. All existing buildings shall comply with this chapter
within six months from its effective date. All newly constructed buildings
not yet occupied, buildings currently under construction and all buildings
or businesses applying for a certificate of occupancy shall comply
immediately.
8. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the Chief and
provide the new key(s) when a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key
shall be secured in the key box.
[Ord. No. 2022-2356, 11/1/2022]
Any person who violates any provision of this Part shall, upon
conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $1,000,
plus costs, and, in default of payment of such fine and costs, be
imprisoned for not more than 30 days for each offense.