(1) As an alternative to compliance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 69A-47.012, a building owner may provide for the installation of a keyed lock box that accepts the uniform key for that specific region. The lock box shall be installed in accordance with this section.
    (2) Alternative installation of Lock Boxes.
    (a) The lock box shall be installed flush or recessed mounted.
    (b) The lock box’s front cover shall be hinged on the right side and shall be engraved or painted with the words “”Fire Department Use Only – Elevator keys.””
    (c) The lock box shall be mounted at each elevator bank at the lobby nearest to the lowest level of fire department access.
    (d) Only keys used for the operation of the elevator or an elevator component shall be placed inside the lock box.
    (3)(a) In buildings subject to these alternative lock box provisions which house two or more different elevator banks, a single lock box may be used when such banks are separated by not more than 30 feet.
    (b) In the buildings specified in paragraph (3)(a), with elevators or elevator banks separated by more than 30 feet, separate lock boxes must be used for each elevator or elevator bank so separated.
Rulemaking Authority 399.15 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 399.15. History-New 6-6-06, Amended 1-19-11.