Township of Lower Paxton, PA Article III Emergency Access Key Boxes

[Adopted 6-19-2001 by Ord. No. 01-08, amended 5-4-2004 by Ord. No. 04-06]

§ 106-17 Affected structures.

All nonresidential and certain multifamily residential structures within Lower Paxton Township having an automatic fire alarm system or a fire sprinkler system shall be equipped with a key box. Affected multifamily structures shall be those having restricted access through locked doors and have a common corridor for access to living units. Exempt from the requirements of this article shall be hospitals and nursing homes that provide professional services 24 hours per day.

§ 106-18 Key box type and location.

The key box shall be a UL type and approved by a Township building code enforcement officer. The rapid entry key box shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Chief representing the service area in which the structure will be located.

§ 106-19 Key box contents.

The key box must be installed and secured with the Fire Department-protected key, and with all required keys installed, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. The rapid key boxes shall contain the following:

A. Keys to locked points of entry, whether on the interior or exterior of the structure;

B. Keys to the locked mechanical rooms;

C. Keys to the locked elevator rooms;

D. Keys to the elevator controls;

E. Keys to any fence or secured areas;

F. Keys to any other areas as directed by the representative of the Fire Chief.

§ 106-20 Violations and penalties.

Any person, firm, or corporation who or which shall violate any provision of this article or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 plus costs, and in default of payment of such fine and costs to imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.

§ 106-21 Effective date.

The provisions of this article shall apply to all structures built on or after July 1, 2001.