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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A RAPID ENTRY-KEY-BOX SYSTEM
ORDINANCE NO. 2243
WHEREAS, certain properties in the City are equipped with automatic fire alarm systems
which may activate when the building or structure is not attended; and
WHEREAS, fire alarms may be called in by neighbors or passers-by when a building is
unattended; and
WHEREAS, in any case where a building is unattended and the building is reasonably
thought to be on fire, the City Fire Department, of necessity, will cause damage to the building
By forcing entry without a key.
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to provide a service to persons wishing to protect their
property, it is ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas as
follows:
1.
The Fire Chief is hereby authorized to operate a Lock-Box Program whereby a property
owner can purchase and install lock-box to hold a key to the premises which will give fire
personnel access to the building without destroying doors, windows and other entrance ways.
2.
In order to participate in the program, a property owner must make application for
purchase of a lock-box through the office of Fire Administration of the City. The cost of
purchase and maintenance ofthe lock-box shall be borne by the property owner. The lock-box
shall be known as a Rapid Entry Key Box.
3.
If installed, the Rapid Entry Key Box shall contain a key to areas, within the subject
building, that are specified by the City Fire Chief or his designee. The owner is required to
furnish such floor plans and other information covering the building as prescribed by the Fire
Chief or his designee.
4.
The Rapid Entry Key-Box shall be a type which is uniform throughout the City and all
specifications of the box shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
5.
The records concerning applications and sites of installation or removal of Rapid
Entry-Key-Boxes shall be maintained by the Fire Administration Office.
6.
The owner will pay to the City a one-time processing fee of$10.00 at the time of
making the application. The processing fee shall be credited to the General Fund of the
City.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this;J.;)¡ day of ~-rxÚJJzt,¿/l- , 1997.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Rex McEntir , Attorney for the City