Serving the Fire Protection Community since 1975

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Serving the Fire Protection Community since 1975
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More than thirty years ago, Knox developed the
first rapid entry system for fire fighters.
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Today, the Knox-Box system has become the
standard for secure and reliable rapid entry
systems.
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What goes on under our roof?

• Design
• Engineering
• Product testing and quality evaluation

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• Field sales team

• Factory support team

• Factory technical services

The Knox Advantage
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Factory Support Team

• Order forms / authorization forms
• Shipping coordination and information
• Order status inquiries
• Product literature
• Installation address reports
• Messages
• Newsletters and other communications

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Knox Company provides products and services to
more than 10,000 fire departments in the U.S.
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Authorization Process

• Knox provides product catalogs and authorization
  forms
• Fire Department approves and distributes forms as
  needed
• Building owners or installers order products
  directly from Knox
• Knox maintains a database of all installation
  addresses for Fire Department

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If your department is signature required, please
remember to have an authorized signer sign the
form
The address listed in section 5 is used to build
your installation address report. Please make
sure this field is completed prior to the form
being submitted to Knox.
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• On-Line Services
• Download literature
• Download Software Updates
• On-line ordering available for departments with
  blanket authorization on file with Knox

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Logistics

• Factory warehouse inventory
• 3 to 5 day product shipments
• 2nd day and overnight delivery
• Will-call available

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Other Services and Support Efforts

• Installation database
• Email notification of orders
• Product literature and videos
• Newsletters with share ideas
• Sample ordinances
• Specification support
• Presentations and education
• Community awareness programs
• Fire Support Customer Service

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All of the Model Fire Codes Support a Key Box
program.
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In the International and NFPA Fire Codes,there
is a high premium placed on productsthat are
LISTED.

• In both cases, only recognized testing agencies
  (UL and FM) are qualified to certify and attach a
  listing to a particular product.

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UL 437 Standard for Safety for Key LocksUL
1037 Standard for Antitheft Alarms UL
1610 Standard for Central Station Alarms 
Underwriters Laboratories is the prominent
testing laboratory in America. Along with
Factory Mutual, UL sets the standards for safety
and adaptability to fire protection systems
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• Knox-Box Rapid Entry System
• Property access with one master key
• Immediate building entry day or night
• Time-saving response to false alarms
• Meet fire and building code requirements
• for listed products
• Master Key Security provided with Key
• Retention Devices
• High security protection

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• System Benefits
• Eliminate waiting for key holder
• Eliminate delayed response time
• Eliminate tying up resources

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• System Benefits
• Reduce key liability
• Find the right key immediately
• Depend on secure on-site storage

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• System Benefits
• Eliminate forced entry delays
• Help prevent firefighter injury reduce
• workmens compensation claims
• Reduce property damage
• Maintain building security

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Knox Rapid Entry System The only complete high
security system available.
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• Knox-Box 3200 Series
• Colors
• Black
• Dark Bronze
• Aluminum
• Surface or recessed
• Magnetic dust cover
• U.L. Listed
• Alarm tamper switches
• High Security UL listed lock
• Hinge door option
• 10 key capacity / Access cards

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• Knox-Vault 4400 Series
• Color Black, dark bronze or aluminum
• Surface or recessed
• Magnetic dust cover
• U.L. Listed
• Alarm tamper switches
• High security lock U.L. Listed Lock
• Dual Lock option
• 50 key capacity
• Access cards
• Building information
• Switches or valves

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Key Control

• Distributed to authorized program manager,
  signature required
• Master key accountability, initially
• Serial number stamped on key
• Sign in/out before key is issued
• Master Key accountability ongoing
• 1.Periodic audit of all Knox Master Keys
• 2.Value of master key retention system
• Importance of never loaning or sending Knox
  Master Keys under any circumstances

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Master Key Retention Devices

• Take your Knox-Box Rapid Entry System to the
  next level of security with a Knox Master Key
  Retention Device. KeySecure and Sentralok
  units lock the master key in a visible position
  providing immediate accountability, and provide
  an audit trail showing who and when the key was
  released.

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• Program Benefits
• Master Key is always readily available
• Limits access to master key to authorized
  personnel only
• Reduces potential for theft or lose of Master
  Key
• Reduces the potential for a system re key due to
  missing or lost key

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KeySecure Key Retention System

• Provides self contained key retention
• Inventories key in a locked, visible position
• Releases key after authorized PIN code entry
• Audit trail option
• Optional strobe available in Blue, Red or Amber

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Sentralok Key Retention System
Sentralok A is an enhanced analog replacement
of Sentralok I. This state-of-the-art product
includes some new and important features like
full audit trail, infrared communication with
PDAs or USB connectivity with Laptops, Digital
LED informational display and override PIN code
access.
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Sentralok Key Retention System

• Provides self contained key retention
• Inventories key in a locked, visible position
• Requires both the dispatcher and fire fighter to
  release key
• Or an authorized PIN code can be used in areas
  where radio signals may not work
• Audit trail option
• Optional strobe available in Blue, Red or Amber

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A Master Key Retention Program

• Provides peace of mind
• Key is readily available to those who need access
  
• Master Key inventoried in a locked, visible
  position
• Accountability
• Key is only released to authorized personnel
  either via radio or PIN code, depending upon
  device utilized
• Requires both the dispatcher and fire fighter to
  release key
• Or an authorized PIN code can be used in areas
  where radio signals may not work
• Reduced liability
• Reduces potential for theft or loss of master key

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• Knox Cabinet
• Color Grey
• U.L. Listed
• Magnetic dust cover
• Alarm tamper switches
• High security U.L. Lock
• 27 key standard capacity
• 231 key maximum capacity
• On site document storage
• Dual Lock option

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• Knox Key Switch
• Electric override for perimeter gates,
  parking garages,
  gated communities, HVAC controls and
  industrial equipment lockout
• Single switch assembly
• Switch on mounting plate
• Stainless steel dust cover
• In emergency position switch keeps gate locked
  open
• Accessed by same key as Knox-Box

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• Knox Padlocks
• Weather resistant
• U.L. Listed
• Shackle size 5/16 or 7/16
• Stainless steel
• Dust Cover over lock (Exterior Model)
• U.L. Listed Lock
• Manual or electric gates
• Secure valves

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• Knox Residential
• Color Black, dark bronze or aluminum
• Surface, recessed or over door mount
• U.L. Listed
• Single key capacity
• Residential medical aid
• For Residential Use Only

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• Knox FDC Plug
• Solid stainless steel construction
• Protect sprinkler system against vandalism

• Knox StorzGuard
• Secure large diameter connections
• Prevent unauthorized access
• Finish Dark, hard anodized aluminum
• Holds water pressure

• Knox SecureCap
• Threaded Female FDC Cap
• Prevents trash debris from being lodged into
  connections
• Provides protection against thread damage
• Holds water pressure

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Supported by the Model Codes
2006 International Fire Code Chapter 912.3.1 2006
International Building Code Chapter
912.3.1 Locking Fire Department Connection Caps
The fire code official is authorized to require
locking caps on fire department connections for
water-based fire protection systems where the
responding fire department carries appropriate
keywrenches for removal.
2009 NFPA 1, Fire Code Chapter 13.1.12 The AHJ
shall have the authority to require locking fire
department connection (FDC) plugs or caps on all
water-based fire protection systems.
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Knox-Box Installation

• Mounting
• Decals
• Records Management

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Mounting

• Develop a mounting standard for community 1.
  Height - above standing surface 2. Distance from
  access points 3. Prominent location, not hidden
  from open view
• Use competent installation company - a
  knowledgeable locksmith or alarm company 1.
  Connect to a monitored alarm system
• Hardware - Use Knox installation instructions

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INSTALLATION FOR KNOX-BOX
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Decals

• Red Decal For upper right hand corner of all
  main entry doors. (application on any other doors
  will also be of benefit)

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Decals

• Yellow Decal Affix to buildingsmaster key
  cabinetused by building manager

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Account Manager Contact Information Name Address
Telephone Email
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Thank You For Your Support