Knox Box
The El Dorado Hills Fire Department has adopted the KnoxBox® Rapid Entry System for access to secured buildings, or in areas where immediate access is necessary for firefighting or life-saving purposes, as specified in Chapter 5, Section 506 of the California Fire Code:
CHAPTER 5 - SECTION 506
KEY BOXES
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
506.1.1 Locks. An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when
required by the fire code official.
506.2 Key box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box.
Approved models:
RESIDENTAL-HIGH SECURITY(*NOT REQUIRED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT)
The Residential KnoxBox® is a high-security key safe designed for Single Family Homes that only local emergency responders can access. When you are injured or become critically ill, paramedics can respond quickly, without forcing entry, when a KnoxBox® is installed by your front door. They simply remove the entrance key stored inside, provide medical assistance, and re-lock the door when they leave.
Residential
COMMERCIAL HIGH SECURITY (*REQUIRED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT)
High-security box and vault access are restricted to the fire department. The Knox high-security system is comprised of a tamper-proof box made of heavy steel. It can be bolted to or built into the building near the main entrance and/or the fire riser room door. Building keys for each occupancy are provided by the owner or occupant. They are identified and placed into the box which is locked by fire personnel. The single high-security key, carried by fire personnel is locked in each engine by a special Knox security system.
Commercial
KnoxBox® 3200 Standard Capacity
KnoxVault® 4400 Series Maximum Capacity
GATE LOW SECURITY(*REQUIRED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT)
The Low-Security Knox access is different in that it provides access through gates by fire service and law enforcement personnel. The Low-Security key cannot open the High-Security Knox Boxes. Tamper-proof padlocks make up the majority of low-security systems. Again the Low-Security system does not provide access to buildings just property. These locks are used on non-electric gates. For electric gates, the Knox key switch system is used which is wired into the electric gate.
- Padlocks: Used for non-electric gates. Knox® Padlocks
- Key Switches: Use for electric gates. Knox® Key Switches
How to Order:
- KnoxBox® products can be purchased online at www.knoxbox.com (*see notes below)
- *For Low-security knox box, start by selecting El Dorado Co Sheriff - Gates
- *For High-security knox box, start by selecting El Dorado Hills Fire Dept.