Building Access Lock Boxes

City/Village Code

Section 4.14  Lock Box Requirements

(1)  This section will provide the Fire Department with means of rapidly entering a property in the event of fire, medical emergency or other emergency.  The use of a secured access key will reduce the amount of property damage and increase effectiveness of Fire Department operations.  This section will apply to a new buildings and existing buildings.

(2)  A lock box is a secured box or vault that may, at the owner's option, contain keys for the exclusive emergency Fire Department use.  Only the Pewaukee Fire Department shall have access to the master key for any lock box.

Knox Box Model 3200 installed at a local business.

(3)  Lock Boxes shall be installed in the following new buildings:

        a.  Buildings that have a fire suppression system or fire alarm system.

        b.  In all residential occupancies that have more than two (2) units and have a common area.

        c.  In any nonresidential buildings over 1500 square feet.

(4)  Lock Boxes shall be installed in the following existing buildings:

        a.  Any building that meets the requirements for new buildings and has a change in occupant ( for nonresidential       buildings), or change in owner or when more than 50% of the building is remodeled.

        b.  In any building where lack of access may result in the loss of life, large property or environmental damage based on factors but not limited to; fire load, occupant load, exposures, building construction, age of building and storage or use of hazardous materials.

(5)  A lock box shall not be required for nonresidential buildings when a person is on site at all times.  This person must have keys and the ability to access all areas of the building(s).

(6)  Installation and Maintenance 

        a.  The building owner or occupant shall be responsible for the purchasing and an approved lock box and providing the proper keys for access to all areas.

        b.  The lock box shall be installed in an accessible location approved by the Fire Department.

        c.  A minimum of one lock box shall be provided for each building.  The Fire Department may require more than one lock box for large buildings.

        d.  The building owner or occupant must notify the Fire Department, Bureau of Inspections, when keys or locks are changed.

(7)  It shall be unlawful to tamper or remove any Lock Box installed within the City/Village of Pewaukee, Wisconsin.       

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the Inspection Bureau at the Central Fire Station daily, 262-523-4616.

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