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Article 4. Security Devices Division 1 - Key Boxes Sec. 13 -170. Purpose. In cases of fire, medical or public safety emergencies, it is vital that police officers be able to gain access to locked areas of multiple dwelling buildings whether or not a caretaker is present. In an emergency response situation there is insufficient time to locate a person serving as a key holder. Use of key boxes will minimize the damage to doors and windows and provide a more efficient means of emergency access to locked buildings by public safety personnel, thereby enhancing the safety and security of the building's occupants. Sec. 13 -171. Requirements. Where access to a multiple dwelling building is restricted because of secured entrances, the Department of Public Safety is authorized to require a key box to be properly installed and maintained in an accessible location as close as possible to the main entrance door. The key box must not be located at a height over six (6) feet above the finished grade but high enough to prevent water and snow from entering or blocking it. The key box installation must be approved by the Department of Public Safety. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain access as required by the Director of Public Safety. Sec. 13 -172. Effective Date and Enforcement The provisions of this Division shall be effective thirty (30) days after publication for all new construction. All existing buildings within the City to which this Division applies must be in compliance with its terms within six (6) months of its effective date. (Ord. No. 710, 12 -8 -03) 11-79 - 2 9 -