Article III: Rapid Entry Key Lock Boxes

§ 219-12 Applicability. [1]

Any new industrial or commercial building, factory, store or warehouse, or any apartment building, as defined by the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, with installed fire alarm systems and/or automatic fire sprinkler systems shall install a rapid entry key lock box which shall be specified on building plans prior to approval of those plans by the Building Official and/or Fire Marshal.

Any existing industrial or commercial building, factory, store or warehouse, or apartment building undergoing renovations shall have a rapid entry lock box installed which shall be specified on building plans prior to approval of those plans by the Building Official and/or Fire Marshal.

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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

§ 219-13 Contents of key lock box.

The key lock box shall contain a master key for entry and all appropriate keys to mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, storage areas, offices and fire alarm panels, or to key boxes for said rooms.

§ 219-14 Access to keys.

Only authorized officers of the Plainville Fire Department and the Plainville Fire Marshal shall be permitted access to keys for the lock boxes.

§ 219-15 Penalties for offenses.

Failure to comply with this article shall be a violation punishable by a fine of $50.