[Added 10-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-19C]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A secure rapid entry system that is designed to be used by
Fire Department personnel in the event of an emergency to gain entry
into a structure by using the enclosed owner-provided key(s). This
box is usually mounted on the exterior of the building in a location
that is specified by the local Fire Official. All boxes shall be UL
certified and approved by the Borough Fire Official.
[Amended 6-12-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15C]
All commercial buildings constructed or substantially improved
on or after January 1, 2023, shall have installed a Knox-Box®, of a UL type and size approved by the Borough
Fire Official, in a location specified and approved by the Borough
Fire Official as a condition precedent prior to the issuance of the
certificate of occupancy.
[Amended 6-12-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15C]
All commercial buildings in existence at the time of the adoption
of this article which are equipped with automatic fire detection and/or
suppression systems shall have installed a Knox-Box®, of a UL type and size approved by the Borough Fire Official, in
a location specified and approved by the Borough Fire Official within
12 months of the effective date of this article.
[Amended 6-12-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15C]
All multifamily residential structures that have restricted
access through locked doors and have a common corridor for access
to the living units shall have installed a Knox-Box®, of a UL type and size approved by the Borough Fire Official, in
a location specified and approved by the Borough Fire Official within
12 months of the effective date of this article.
Knox-Boxes® may be purchased
online through www.Knox-Box®.com, identifying
Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 as the servicing company
in area code 08008. Mail-in forms will be made available in the office
of the Municipal Clerk. The fire company must be contacted prior to
installation. Devices substantially similar to Knox-Boxes® shall be acceptable for compliance with this
article.
All Knox-Boxes® shall contain
labeled keys, easily identified in the field to provide access into
the property and/or building and to any locked areas within the said
building as the Borough Fire Official may direct.
Any property or building owner failing to comply with, or in
violation of, the terms of this article, after notice from the Borough
Code Enforcement Officer, shall be subject to a fine of $100.
