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 The Knox-Box
What are they and what purpose do
they serve?
For years the fire company maintained a keychain with the
keys to many businesses and residences throughout our first due territory. The
purpose was to reduce the cost of damage to a business or residence owner when
we received a call for service that required us to enter the building or
residence. Maintaining this key ring to alarmed buildings and residences became
increasingly unmanageable due too its size and the number of keys that we had to
carry on the apparatus. The company officers evaluated the benefit of the
program and decided it was a program we would like to continue but another way
to accomplish it had to be found.
The company looked at several alternatives and finally decided upon the Knox-Box
Rapid Entry System due to its outstanding security features. The program has
been well received throughout the community and continues to expand on a daily
basis.
Knox-Boxes are constructed of ¼" solid steel with a ½"
steel door and reinforced locking mechanism. They are UL listed against physical
attack and the Medeco security lock is patented and UL listed for drill, pick
and pull resistance. The master key to the box is kept only by the fire company
and is secured in a special locking encoder that is permanently mounted inside
our apparatus. The key can only be released for use after special security
procedures are followed.
Knox-Boxes are purchased directly from the Knox Company with the assistance
of the fire company. Once installed near the entrance to your property, the fire
company locks your building entrance key inside the Knox-Box so that it is
available onsite for future emergencies.
Ten reasons to install a Knox Box system on your home or business.
Eliminate needless, costly forced entry damage that may not be covered by your
Insurance deductible.
Assure immediate building entry by firefighters without delay or waiting for
building keys.
Protect inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage caused
by delayed sprinkler shut-off.
Satisfy local fire codes and emergency access ordinances.
Save time and aggravation by not having to drive to your establishment at 2:00
am for a false alarm.
Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building/residence is left
unattended. The Fire Department holds the only key to the Knox-Box.
Maintain building security after a fire alarm investigation by simply re-locking
the undamaged door.
Protect your property from thousands of dollars in damage with this one-time,
low cost investment.
Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack resistant, UL
tested reliability.
Over the last 27 years, Knox-Box has been the chosen solution in 7,000
communities nationwide - communities just like ours!
Participating in the Knox System is simple:
Select the appropriate Knox device in consultation with the fire company and
obtain an approval signature from the authorized Knox Box Officer.
Complete the Authorization/Order Form and pay particular attention to the
following sections: Ordered By, Ship To, and Installation Address.
Total the cost for the items ordered and attach a check made payable to Knox
Company. Mail completed form and check to:
The Knox Company
17672 Armstrong Avenue
Irvine, California 92614
How do I order a Knox Box?
- Contact the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
- Ask them for an Authorization/Order Form
- Complete all of the information requested on the form
- Obtain an authorized signature from the fire department
- Send your order with payment to the Knox Company
Fire Company Contact Info: (for questions and
program info)
Deputy Chief Bill Snyder
Phone: 410-638-4401
Email:
billsynder@bavfc.org
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