[Adopted 2-9-2005]
The intent of this article is to require the installation of a secured key access box on all commercial, industrial and residential buildings, with the exception of detached one- and two-family dwellings.
The purpose of this article is to allow the Branford Fire Department access into a building in the event of an emergency.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SECURE KEY ACCESS BOX
A high-security lock box, which is mounted on the exterior of a building. This box contains keys, access cards and/or combinations to allow access to a building in the event of an emergency. Access to the contents of this box is limited to Branford Fire Department representatives as authorized by the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal.
The secure key access box shall be a type approved by the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The secure key access box shall be located as approved by the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The secure key access box shall contain keys, access cards and/or combinations that will allow for access to all areas of said building including but not limited to common areas, stairwells, basements, attics, utility rooms, storage rooms, outbuildings, offices, exterior storage areas and fire alarm panels.
The owner/occupant of said building shall immediately notify the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal and provide new keys, access cards and/or combinations any time a lock is re-keyed, installed or changed or any time items contained in the secure key access box no longer grant access to areas within said building.
This article shall be effective on March 3, 2005. Any newly constructed or recently renovated building, required to have a secure key access box that is requesting a certificate of occupancy after this date, shall comply with this article. All existing commercial, industrial and residential, with the exception of detached one- and two-family dwellings must comply with article within three years of its adoption.