Knox-Box Fire Company Emergency Access to Your Business

The Harris Hill Vol Fire Company encourages the use of a Knox-Box for our local businesses.  This system provides the quickest and most secure method of access to your property or building during an emergency.
 
Why You Should Install a KNOX-Box Key Box at your Business.

The Harris Hill Fire Company encourages the use of a KNOX-Box for our local businesses owners. This low cost emergency entry system provides the quickest and most secure way to gain access to your business during an emergency, especially when the building is not occupied.

When fire breaks out or there is another emergency, firefighters often must force their way into businesses, resulting in costly damage to locks, doors, windows, and frames.  Plus, it delays emergency workers from putting out fires or attending to other situations.  And finally, it makes it impossible to secure the building again, after the firefighters finish their jobs and leave.

The KNOX-Box system allows immediate and safe entry into the building, eliminating the damage, danger or delay caused by forced entry.  It also allows firefighters to re-secure the building when they leave.  It’s simple: Owners keep entry keys and access cards in a high-security KNOX-Box (basically a key in a box) mounted near the building’s entrance. Each Knox-Box purchased by the business or building owner is keyed to a single master key controlled only by the fire company.

The Harris Hill Fire Company encourages commercial businesses or building owners to have a KNOX-Box. Participation is voluntary but we highly recommend these systems for all buildings especially those with automatic fire systems. They can also be used for gated communities as well as at private estate entrance gates.

Most importantly, installing a KNOX-Box provides the peace of mind of knowing that your business is safe and secure.

How it Works
A key box installation is the responsibility of the property owner.  It should be installed per the manufacturer's instructions, typically at a height of 5' to 7' above grade on the building's exterior, in a readily accessible location near the main entrance.  If you have any question on mounting locations, feel free to contact the Town or Clarence Building Department our recommendation.

Keys to be placed in the box include keys to:

• Entrance doors
• Mechanical Rooms (to include all rooms with utility shut offs)
• Rooms containing sprinkler controls and equipment
• Rooms containing fire alarm panel and equipment
• Elevators
• Any other areas which could require emergency entry

Once the key box has been mounted and the keys are ready contact the Town of Clarence Building Department at 716-741-8950 to have the keys secured in the box.

Master Key Trail System

We take your building security seriously and employ what we call the “Master Key Trail System.” Our Knox-Box master keys are locked in yet another special Knox-Box in specific fire company vehicles. A master key to your building can not be removed until an authorized company officer requests access over from the fire dispatcher.  A release is recorded with date, time, user and reason. And the key must be returned and locked in the box to complete the process.

The “Master Key Trail System” provides a consistent level of security for your complete building security:
• Assurance the keys are safe and secure
• Quick release of the master key to authorized personnel only
• Complete audit trail

Disclaimer : We do not have financial benefit from the sale of key lock boxes.