All Essex Junction building codes are Vermont State Building codes. The State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety will conduct all inspections. Any new construction, major renovations, or change of ownership of commercial or apartment buildings within the City limits must include a building access box, the Knox Box. The Essex Junction Fire Department will decide the location of the access box.

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Access boxes are also available for residential structures throughout the City. They allow quick access to your residence in the case of a fire or medical emergency and may limit damage to the building.

 

The Essex Junction Fire Department requires a 3200 or 4400 series Knox Box for commercial and Multi-family dwellings. For buildings with multiple keys or access key cards, we recommend the 4400 series, as the 3200 series often can not close with even the recommended 10 Keys.

 

Any Single-family residence looking for an Access box should purchase a 1658 Series Knox Box.

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Why should you get a Knox box? 

• Quicker access for the Fire Department

• Limit damage to doors and door frame of the structure. 

• Allows Fire department access outside business hours when a key holder is unavailable.

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Next Steps? 

1. Purchase your Knox Box online.

2. Send Lt. Keith Rivers an Email

3.  Schedule an appointment with Lt River when the Knox Box comes in

4. Install the Knox Box and complete the contact information for Lt. Rivers. 

 

How do we keep your keys safe? This is a common question and a great concern for many. Our Knox Keys are in a locked storage within our apparatus. Department Officers and Engineers are the only members with access codes who can remove these keys. The key boxes are then audited regularly to ensure they are not used outside of calls or scheduled maintenance. If you have questions and want to talk to someone, please reach out to Lt. Keith Rivers at krivers@essexjunction.org.