All gate access or building access shall have approved fire department locks or key boxes installed for emergency access. Lock boxes and padlocks can be found at KnoxBox.
Procedure
- Go to the KnoxBox website.
- Click the large "Buy" button in top-right corner of screen.
- For Your Location, select "CALIFORNIA" from the list.
- For Local Fire Department/Agency, type "Merced," click on "Merced Co Fire Dept" in the dropdown that appears, and then click "Search." Click "Select" (next to Merced Co Fire Dept) one final time.
- Scroll and click on the desired product category (e.g., Commercial KnoxBoxes, Emergency Boxes, Padlocks, etc.).
- Once the desired item is located, click the "View" button beneath the item, customize the item's options as desired, and click "Add to Cart."
- Most common KnoxBox items ordered:
- KnoxBox 3200 Surface-Mount (Item 3261)
- Knox (External) Padlock (Item 3782)
- Fill in your personal and billing information and submit.
- When all fields have been completed, the Fire Department will approve the request for Knox. Once approved, the lock or box will be shipped.
- Once the box is received, mount the box in the location pre-approved by the Fire Department. (If you only purchased a padlock, see next step.)
- Once box or lock is ready to be locked, call the local fire department at (209) 385-7347.
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