Knox Box Requirements

2012 International Fire Code®

506.1 Where required.

Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.

Order a Knox Box

1. Order your Knox Box online.
2. Select the 3200 series Knox product from the menu.
3. Type the zip code 77536.
4. Select Deer Park Fire Marshal's Office.
5. Select Purchase.

About the Knox Box System

It is a high-security key box system designed to give fire personnel immediate access to locked building, elevators, electronic gates, and other secured areas.

Knox Box Installation

Each system from the Knox Company is shipped with complete mounting instructions; however, the Fire Marshal's Office can assist you in choosing the proper location for mounting. The Knox Box should be mounted 6 feet high and to the right of the front door. Once installation is complete, contact the Fire Marshal's Office to conduct an inspection and secure the Knox Box. Once that is completed, the Knox Box is ready to provide immediate access to emergency personnel 24 hours a day, 365 a year.