Dublin Borough Council will hold a public hearing at Borough Hall, 119 Maple Ave., on Tuesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. to consider enactment of a draft ordinance that would amend Chapter 4 of the municipal code to require Knox Boxes on commercial buildings. Knox Box-style rapid entry systems allow emergency responders entry to buildings and may also include emergency contact information, floor plans and notes about hazardous materials. The draft ordinance “requires installation of Knox Boxes in new commercial buildings, existing buildings that are being improved and require land development or zoning approval and existing commercial buildings equipped with automatic fire detection or suppression systems,” according to a public notice. The draft ordinance also addresses access to locked gates. A copy of the draft ordinance will be posted to the borough website.
Source: Intelligencer; 5/19/2024