§ 10-50506. LOCKED PREMISES ACCESS.

506.1. Where Required. Where access to, or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings, the fire code official is authorized to require key boxes to be installed in approved locations. Installation requirements and key box contents shall be in accordance with fire department policy.

506.1.1 Locks. An approved lock or remote opening device shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the fire code official in accordance with fire department policy.

506.1.1.1 Unauthorized Possession of Fire Department Bypass Key. It shall be unlawful for any person other than those authorized by the fire code official to possess a fire department bypass key.

506.1.1.2 Unauthorized Duplication of Fire Department Bypass Key. No person shall duplicate a fire department bypass key unless approved by the fire code official.

506.1.1.3 Penalties. Any person who shall violate either section 506.1.1.1 or 506.1.1.2 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Prosecution of such violations shall be in accordance with the California Penal Code.

506.2. Key Box Maintenance. The owner or operator of the building or premises shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key where a lock is changed or re-keyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box.

(Added Ord. 2016-48, § 3, eff. 1-9-17)

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