Knox Box Information
Knox Boxes are secured boxes that only the Fire District has access to. The Box should contain access to a property, along with contact information. Knox Boxes are typically only required for fire access if a property has an installed fire protection system, like a monitored fire alarm or a fire sprinkler system.
Knox Switches are secured switches that open automatic gates for fire access. Knox Switches are required on properties with an automatic gate.
Knox Boxes and Switches need to be in an observable and accessible location for fire access.
To order a Knox Box or a Knox Switch, please visit www.knoxbox.com.
Note on Ordering Online:
Knox will require the user to input the State and Agency (North Lake Tahoe FPD) to view accetable products. There are two options for Knox Boxes, commercial and residential. To order Knox Switches, the user must view commercial Knox boxes when given to option to review Commerical and Residential Knox Boxes.
Once the Knox has been recieved and installed, you can schedule the Fire District to come out to test and lock the Knox for the property, here, under Knox Box Inspection.
Outside of Fire requirements:
A Knox Box protects your property from forced entry damage during fire and medical emergencies as well as alarm activations. The Knox Box system is UL listed and used by over 8,500 fire departments nationwide.
Fire department access allows rapid entry to render emergency care in the event you are unable to get to the door because of sickness or injury. It also allows fire personnel damage-free entry into your home to investigate fire alarm activation while you are away. Fire department access allows entry to investigate pipe breaks resulting in water damage while you are not home and allows for quicker preparation in an emergency.