N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-2.23

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:70-2.23 - Elevator key lock boxes

(a) A municipality, by ordinance, may require the installation of a key box in each building located in the municipality that has an elevator.

1. A building that has elevators with standardized fire service keys, in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.

(b) An owner shall place a building's non-standardized fire service elevator keys in the required key box.

(c) Key boxes shall be installed at locations that are readily accessible to fire fighting officials.

(d) Firefighting officials with access to key box master keys pursuant to this section shall adopt written procedures for protecting the integrity and security of the system that allows access to elevator key boxes. Procedures shall include, but not be limited to:

1. A definition of authorized uses and users of the system;

2. Specific means of access to the system;

3. Protection against unauthorized or uncontrolled use of master keys or master key systems;

4. Secure storage systems for master keys;

5. The recording of individuals having access to the master key, including date, time and location of access; and

6. Protections and safeguards against unauthorized duplication of master keys or access systems.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:70-2.23

New Rule, R.2006 d.29, effective 1/17/2006.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 3761(a), 38 New Jersey Register 487(a).