The Fire Official shall require a key box to
be installed in any building over 3,000 square feet in an accessible
location where immediate access is necessary to verify the existence
of a fire or other emergency. These buildings under this article are
equipped with or required to be equipped with fire-detection or fire-suppression
systems or equipment.
The key box shall be of a type approved by the
Fire Official; shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required
by the Fire Official; and shall be installed in a manner approved
by the Fire Official. The Fire Official shall require a key box tamper
switch connected to the building's fire alarm system.
Any building owner violating this requirement,
after receiving due notice by the Fire Official, shall be subject
to a fine of up to $500.
Compliance shall be required within six months
of the effective date of this article.