The purpose of this article is to promote the
public health, safety and welfare for the residents of the Charter
Township of Blackman by expediting entry of fire and rescue personnel
to locked premises. It is the intent of this article to permit rapid
entry to structures in order to save lives and property. This article
provides for the use of Knox Security/Rapid Access Products because
the products are specifically designed for the goals of this article.
This article shall be known as the "Knox Box
Ordinance."
Any facility, firm, or corporation that handles,
uses, or stores hazardous material in the (3) or (4) range of the
NFPA 704M symbol and total aggregate is more than 55 gallons, 500
pounds, or 200 cubic feet shall have a Knox Box for hazardous material
information for the Department of Public Safety use. A weatherproof
box or cabinet shall be installed when appropriate. Exception: Not
required for underground fuel storage.
A. The box shall contain the following:
(1) Binder of information with:
(a)
A list of responsible persons and phone numbers
(i.e., plant manager, owner, all principal employees, management types,
and major chemical manufacturers);
(b)
A blueprint of the facility, to include room
numbering, extinguishing systems (OSY, PI valves, fire department
connections), drains, secondary containment, ventilation systems,
hydrant locations and electrical schematics.
B. Location. The Hazardous Material Knox Box shall be
located on the premises to the front of the building on a metal post
or appropriate structure erected to house the Knox Box, located at
the furthest point away from the building that is accessible to the
Fire Department.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this
article shall be deemed a misdemeanor and subject the violator to
a fine not to exceed $500 and/or up to 90 days in jail.
A violation of this article shall be deemed
to create a nuisance, and the Township may at its option seek injunctive
relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.