[Adopted 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A container that has the ability to hold the key/keys needed
to access the structure.
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.
Property uses within the Township of Edgewater Park that already
have and/or are required to have an automatic fire alarm system or
fire sprinkler system shall be equipped with a key box, including
but not limited to:
(1)
Premises protected by an automatic fire alarm system, automatic fire
suppression system, and/or standpipe system;
(2)
Premises equipped with an elevator;
(3)
Premises, as determined by the Fire Official, secured in a manner
that restricts access during an emergency;
(4)
Premises that are required to prepare and have available material
safety data sheets and/or hazardous chemical inventory forms under
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
III).
B.
All existing buildings for which certificates of occupancy have been
issued as of the effective date of this article shall comply within
12 months of the effective date of this article. All newly constructed
buildings subject to this article shall have a key lock box installed
and operational prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
C.
The type of key lock boxes to be implemented within the Township
shall be a Knox-Box® brand system.
D.
Owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings as defined in the Uniform
Construction Code shall be exempt from this requirement.
A.
All Knox-Boxes® shall be installed to the left side of the main
business door. Boxes are required for each additional building or
structure on the property unless otherwise directed by the Fire Official.
B.
All Knox-Boxes® shall be mounted flush between five and six feet
from the ground to the center of the entry when possible.
C.
In the event that the rapid-entry box system cannot be installed
at the aforementioned location and/or height, the Fire Official may
designate a different location and installment specifications.
D.
All realty and/or property with an electric security gate shall have
the Knox-Box® outside the gate.
E.
A window decal that is included with the Knox-Box® brand shall
be placed on the exterior access door to alert the fire company that
a key is provided.
F.
The Edgewater Park Fire Official must approve, in writing, any changes
in the installation as set forth in this article.
A.
The owner of each building and structure that is required to maintain
a key lock box shall be required to maintain updated keys and documents
for all locks.
B.
When a lock is changed or rekeyed, the operator of the building shall
immediately notify the Edgewater Park Fire Official and provide the
new keys. The new key shall replace any prior key and be secured in
the Knox-Box®.
The key lock box, at a minimum, shall contain two sets of keys
and provide combination access codes to the following areas:
A.
Locked points of egress, whether in the interior or on the exterior
of such building(s);
B.
Mechanical and boiler rooms;
C.
Rooms containing fire protection equipment, sprinkler controls and
fire alarm components;
D.
All locked fire protection devices that require restoring;
E.
Locked electrical rooms;
F.
Elevator controls;
G.
Any fenced or secured areas;
H.
Any other areas difficult to access as determined by the Fire Official.
A.
Knox-Box® keys are only to be used under the command of the officer
in charge for emergency services. Unauthorized use is not permitted.
There shall be no unauthorized duplication of master keys or access
systems.
B.
All Knox-Box® access keys shall be installed in a Knox-Box®
secure system installed in the fire apparatus.
A.
Any person or entity violating any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Each
day the offense occurs shall be deemed a separate offense.
B.
Penalties derived therefrom shall be deposited to the Edgewater Park
Township Fire Official Trust account, less applicable court costs.
