[Adopted 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 751]
A. 
Knox Box required for new commercial buildings. All new commercial buildings shall have installed a Knox Box, of an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size approved by the Building Code Officer, in a location specified by the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
B. 
Knox Box required for existing commercial buildings with improvements. All existing commercial buildings constructing improvements that require Planning Agency approval shall have installed a Knox Box, of an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size approved by the Building Code Office, in a location specified by the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of the construction permit.
C. 
Knox Box required for existing commercial buildings. All existing commercial buildings equipped with automatic fire detection and/or suppression system shall have installed a Knox Box, of an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size approved by the Building Code Officer, in a location specified by the Code Enforcement Officer within six months of effective date of this article.
D. 
Knox Box required for multifamily residential structures. All multifamily residential structures that have restricted access through locked doors and have a common corridor for access to the living units shall have installed a Knox Box, of an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size approved by the Building Code Officer, in a location specified by the Code Enforcement Officer within six months of effective date of this article.
E. 
Knox Box required for new single-family structures. All new single-family structures with sprinkler systems installed shall have installed a Knox Box, of an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) type and size approved by the Building Code Officer, in a location specified by the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
F. 
Knox Box contents. All Knox Boxes shall contain labeled keys, easily identified in the field to provide access into the property and/ or building, and to any locked areas within the said building as the Building Code Officer may direct.
G. 
Locked gates or driveways. Any locked gates or driveways which allow access to a commercial business are required to place a Fire Department access lock on said access point to allow immediate emergency access to the commercial property. All locks are to be approved by the Building Code Officer.