Key Lock Box regulation Chapter 239, Article 1 of the Township Code of Ordinances, Knox Boxes are mandatory for commercial, industrial, and non-residential properties within North Whitehall Township.
These boxes hold keys for building entry, which saves time and prevents property damage. North Whitehall participates in a program with Knox Emergency Key box.
Purchase: Lock boxes must be ordered through the official Knox Company Portal.
Specific Model Selection: Property owners must follow the township's Lock Box Ordering Instructions to ensure they select a model approved for use by the local fire administration.
Installation & Key Placement: Once installed at an approved exterior location on the building, local fire department officials coordinate with the property owner to securely lock the building's access keys inside.
These boxes hold keys for building entry, which saves time and prevents property damage. North Whitehall participates in a program with Knox Emergency Key box.
Key Benefits
- Rapid Entry: In an emergency (such as an automatic fire alarm, water leak, or smoke condition after hours), firefighters can gain immediate access to the building without waiting for a keyholder to arrive.
- Secure: Access to the Knox box master key utilizes monitored control access following a strict chain of custody.
- Prevents Property Damage: Allows emergency crews to enter non-destructively rather than forcing doors or breaking windows, saving property owners costly repair fees.
- Firefighter Safety: Reduces delay in locating hazards or occupants inside a burning or unsafe structure.
How to Obtain One
Purchase: Lock boxes must be ordered through the official Knox Company Portal.
Specific Model Selection: Property owners must follow the township's Lock Box Ordering Instructions to ensure they select a model approved for use by the local fire administration.
Installation & Key Placement: Once installed at an approved exterior location on the building, local fire department officials coordinate with the property owner to securely lock the building's access keys inside.
