What is an elevator Knox Box?
Unlike other elevator key boxes, the Knox Elevator Box offers a safe and secure solution that provides emergency responders immediate access to the correct, calibrated elevator drop key to enter an inoperative elevator and keys to unlock critical areas within the building.
What is the purpose of a Knox Box?
The Knox Rapid Entry System is a secure emergency access program developed for property owners and fire departments. When a fire breaks out, or there is any emergency, the Knox Box Rapid Entry System allows firefighters and paramedics immediate entry into buildings and property without forced entry damage or delay.
Who needs a Knox Box?
(a) Any building that has installed within it an automatic fire suppression system, a remotely monitored automatic fire alarm system, or an elevator will need a Knox Box. (b) Any commercial building that has more than two stories will need a Knox Box.
What is a Knox Box on a gate?
Knox Rapid Access Solutions provide a faster and safer approach to access into highly secure compounds, communities, or apartment buildings with Knox Gate & Key Switches™ and Knox Padlocks™. First responders can open electrical gates, manual gates, and roll-up doors – all without delay, force, or damage.
What do Knox boxes contain?
A knox box is an entry system that allows the Everett Fire Department to gain entry to your property in the event of an emer- gency. The components of a knox box include a UL-listed steel access box (or other access devices) with a UL-listed steel lid, lock, and key controlled only by the Everett Fire Department.
Are Knox boxes alarmed?
The Knox Tamper Alert is installed inside either the Knox Document Cabinet or the Knox Elevator Box and connects to the alarm on your building. If anyone tampers with the box, the alarm will be activated.
How safe is a Knox Box?
Having a Knox Box® has its advantages. With rapid key access, entry to the building is faster than forced entry. It is also safer for the first responder and doesn’t cause property damage like forced entry can.
Where do I put Knox Box?
Location: (a) Knox Boxes must be installed within three feet horizontally of the principle entrance door of the building or within three feet horizontally of another entrance to the building which is acceptable to the fire department.
Is a Knox Box Safe?
Where do you install a Knox Box?
(a) Knox Boxes must be installed within three feet horizontally of the principle entrance door of the building or within three feet horizontally of another entrance to the building which is acceptable to the fire department.
Do Knox boxes come with a key?
I did not receive a key? Property owners do not receive keys that will open their Knox Box. Any key that will open your Knox Box will also open other Knox Boxes in the City.
What is the proper height of a Knox Box?
Knox strongly recommends all boxes be installed 6 feet up from the ground. A box at this height is easily accessible by most first responders without the use of a ladder.
What keys should be in a Knox Box?
Property owners do not receive keys that will open their Knox Box. Any key that will open your Knox Box will also open other Knox Boxes in the City. For that reason, only the Fire Department has the master key.