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Council adopts ordinance updating Knox Box rapid-entry requirements

5834567 · September 5, 2025

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Summary

Northampton Borough Council adopted Ordinance 12-40 to amend the borough code on rapid-entry systems (Knox Box) for certain structures; the ordinance was advertised in a prior meeting and passed by voice vote.

The Northampton Borough Council on Sept. 2 adopted Ordinance 12-40, which amends the borough code (Part 2 General Legislation, Chapter 196) pertaining to rapid-entry systems often referred to as Knox Boxes.

The mayor or presiding member said the ordinance “was advertised at the August 7 meeting” and that the amendment would revise Knox Box requirements for certain structures. Council member Kenny Hall moved to approve Ordinance 12-40 and a second was recorded; council approved the ordinance by an affirmative voice vote.

No council member requested additional amendments during the meeting. The ordinance was presented as advertised and no public testimony on this ordinance is recorded in the meeting transcript.