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Warren County fire officials pitch Knox Box requirement for new commercial buildings
Summary
County fire leadership and a battalion chief presented a proposed ordinance to require Knox Box lockboxes for new commercial and high-occupancy buildings, saying the boxes reduce property damage and speed emergency access; the proposal would not be retroactive and would rely on secure E‑Key management.
Warren County fire officials on April 16 presented a proposal to require Knox Box lockboxes on new commercial and high‑occupancy buildings, arguing the devices let emergency responders gain secure access without breaking doors and reducing property damage.
The county’s fire chief (identified in the meeting as Chief Rector) and Battalion Chief Tim Buchanan described the system and its security features as they previewed an ordinance that the court will consider in coming weeks. Chief Rector said the courts’ legal counsel is reviewing the draft…
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