Ordinances-2007-288

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2007-288 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PLACEMENT OF KEY LOCK BOX SYSTEM FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN STRUCTURES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY AND OR EMERGENCY ACCESS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the placement of key lock box system on all buildings of certain residential, commercial and industrial property for the purpose of fire and emergency personnel access. Section 2. Installation Required. The following structures constructed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be equipped with a key lock box at or near the main entrance or such other location required by the fire chief: A. Commercial or industrial structure' B. Multifamily residential structures defined as three or more dwelling units that have restricted access through locked doors and have a common corridor for access to the living units; C. Commercial structures on main floor and residential dwelling units on second or above floors D. Governmental structure and nursing care facilities and schools. Section 3. General Requirements. All newly constructed structures subject to this section shall have the key lock box installed and operational prior to the issuance of occupancy permit. A. The fire chief shall designate the type of key lock box system to be implemented with the city and shall have the authority to require all structures to use the designated system. B. The key lock box shall be located at or near the main entrance to the building or property. It shall be mounted at a height of six feet above final grade or as designated by fire chief. C. The owner or operator of a structure required to have a key lock box shall, at all times keep a key in the lock box that will allow for access to the structure. D. The fire chief shall be authorized to implement rules and regulations for the use of the lock box system. E. Any property or building owner failing to comply with , or in violation of the terms of this chapter after notice from the fire chief, shall be subject to a municipal infraction or simple misdemeanor citation. F. No existing structures shall be required to comply with this section unless the structure is issued a building permit that would include the location in which the key lock box would be placed.