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FIRE PREVENTION MANUAL
CODE REQUIREMENTS
402.009 KNOX BOX LOCATIONS
EFFECTIVE: JUNE 2008
Current Revision Date: 08/12/2021 Next Revision Date: 08/12/24
Author’s Name/Rank:
Darla Scott,
Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Noemi E. Rodriguez,
Management Analyst II ADA
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to clarify the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department)
requirements for lock box installation locations. Knox boxes are to be used only for access
into and within buildings. Access for pedestrian and vehicle gates is provided by an X-1
Police/Fire padlock or keyway (See: Fire Prevention Manual, Section 403.004, Emergency
Services Bypass Locks for Secured Access Developments).
APPLICATION
This policy provides direction for the required installation locations for Knox boxes within
the City of Fresno and contract service areas.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Knox boxes will be provided on buildings where any of the following conditions exist:
1. High-rise building
2. Interior elevator(s)
3. Fire sprinkler systems with interior riser(s)
4. Fire pump rooms
5. Fire alarm system
6. Areas that are difficult to access
7. Where required by the Fire Marshal, or designee
Exterior Knox boxes will be located on the ground floor adjacent to the main entrance at a
maximum height of six (6) feet from grade.
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When located on the interior of the building (i.e., elevator access), Knox boxes will be
placed on a wall adjacent to the elevator bank served at a height of four (4) to six (6) feet
above grade.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
Fire department access issues exist in many of the buildings served by the Department.
Department personnel often have difficulty gaining entrance to buildings and, once inside,
find doors that are locked, elevator control keys that are not available, and roof access
doors that are padlocked. These issues have been successfully mitigated by installing a
Knox box containing the necessary keys in a location readily accessible by the
Department.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
Fire Prevention Manual
Section 403.004, Emergency Services Bypass Locks for Secured Access
Developments
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