§ 240-13. Key boxes.  


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  • A. 
    Key box required. The following structures shall be required to be equipped with a key box:
    (1) 
    All structures that are required by law to be equipped with an automatic fire-suppression system.
    (2) 
    All structures that are classified as falling within any of the following use groups, as said use groups are defined by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-1.1 et seq.), as amended from time to time:
    (a) 
    Use Group F;
    (b) 
    Use Group I-1;
    (c) 
    Use Groups R-2, R-3 and R-4 without regard to whether the primary access to the individual units within the subject structure is obtained from a common, interior hallway or whether primary access to units located within the subject structure is not from a common, interior hallway.
    [Amended 9-4-2007 by Ord. No. 1524]
    (3) 
    All governmental facilities.
    B. 
    Location. Key boxes shall be installed in a location that is approved by the City of North Wildwood Fire Chief and by the City of North Wildwood Fire Official.
    C. 
    Contents. As to each structure that is required to have a key box, the key box shall contain keys to the following:
    (1) 
    All dwelling units;
    (2) 
    All points of egress capable of being locked, whether on the interior or exterior of the structure;
    (3) 
    Mechanical equipment room;
    (4) 
    Electrical rooms;
    (5) 
    Elevator controls;
    (6) 
    Fenced or secure area;
    (7) 
    Any other room, enclosure or area as directed by the City of North Wildwood Fire Chief or by the City of North Wildwood Fire Official.