[Adopted 7-18-1989 by Ord. No. 89-10]
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.