As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTOMATIC DIALER
A device that automatically dials and relays a prerecorded
message to a central station or the Fire Department.
AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
A system or assembly of piping, valves, controls, and sprinklers,
which are designed and installed to comply with the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) standards, which utilize water, foam,
carbon dioxide, or other gas to automatically react to suppress fire.
CENTRAL STATION
An office of a private company to which remote alarm and
supervisory signaling devices are transmitted and where personnel
are in attendance at all times to supervise the circuits and investigate
signals.
KEY LOCK BOX
A secure rapid-entry system that is designed to be used by
Fire Department personnel in the event of an emergency to gain entry
into a structure by using the enclosed owner-provided key(s). This
box is usually mounted on the exterior of the building in a location
that is specified by the Fire Official and Construction Official.
All boxes shall be UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certified, Knox-Box® brand, and approved by the Fire Official and
Construction Official.
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
A wet or dry system of piping, valves, outlets and related
equipment designed to provide water at specified pressures and installed
exclusively for the fighting of fires.
The Township Fire Official may require a property owner or operator
to install a key box where the property is protected by a fire protection
system with secured openings that may impede access to or within a
structure or an area on that property if immediate access is necessary
for lifesaving or firefighting purposes. This requirement applies
to all existing buildings, structures, and property, except for owner-occupied
one- or two-family residences. The Fire Official may require the installation
of a key box for an unoccupied or vacant building, structure or property.
In the event the key to the structure is changed or rekeyed,
the owner or operator shall immediately notify the Township Fire Official
and provide the updated access key. The key to the lock shall be secured
in the key box. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs
associated with the installation and maintenance of the key box. The
Township may recoup from the owner or operator all costs incurred
in connection with the procurement, installation and maintenance of
a key box.
The property owner shall apply for a registration for a key
lock box on forms provided by and obtained from the Fire Official.
A registration is required prior to the installation of a key lock
box in order to verify the proper size, mounting location and installation
of said key lock box. The key lock box shall be installed at a location
approved by the Fire Official and the Construction Official. No key
lock box shall be installed, voluntarily or otherwise, without first
obtaining the approval of the Fire Official and the Construction Official.
The property owner shall be responsible for the cost to purchase,
install, and maintain the key lock box.