Polk City Council approves safety measure
New commercial or industrial businesses in Polk City will be required to have key boxes installed on the front of their buildings to allow the fire department faster access in the event of an alarm.
The Polk City Council approved all three required readings of an ordinance Monday requiring a "rapid-entry lock box system" that holds a building key that can be accessed only by the fire department so crews don't have to force their way into a building. Polk City Fire Chief Jason Morse said the system will help reduce damage to property and lessen the danger to firefighters by allowing the department quicker access.
All newly built commercial or industrial buildings with alarm or sprinkler systems and a certificate of occupancy dated on or after July 1 will be required to have key boxes, City Administrator Gary Mahannah said.
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