What is a KNOX Box? Why do I need one? Where do I buy it?
A KNOX Box® is a key retention box. The KNOX Box® security system has been approved for use within the City of Watsonville and no other key retention box shall be installed. The KNOX Box® contains your building keys for firefighters to use to gain access to the interior of your business or to gain access onto your property in the event of an after-hours response.

By using the KNOX Box® system and family of products, we are able to gain access with no additional damage to your property. This is extremely important in the event of a false fire alarm. ONLY the fire department has the key to access your keys, and the fire department keys are a special security key that cannot be duplicated even by a local lock shop.

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1. I am building a new building, do I need to install fire sprinklers? If so, what kind?
2. I am remodeling an existing building, do I need to install fire sprinklers? If so, what kind?
3. Who can install my fire sprinklers?
4. Where can I find a list of fire sprinkler contractors?
5. How many copies of drawings and calculations are required for permit submittal?
6. I am building a new building, do I need to install a fire alarm system?
7. I am remodeling an existing building, do I need to install a fire alarm system?
8. Who can install my fire alarm system?
9. Can I install my own fire alarm system?
10. Where can I find a list of fire alarm contractors?
11. I am submitting for a fire alarm permit, what documentation is required?
12. How many copies of drawings and calculations are required for permit submittal?
13. When are smoke detectors required to be installed?
14. Can I use battery powered smoke detectors?
15. When are carbon monoxide alarms required?
16. Where do I install carbon monoxide detectors?
17. How large do my address numbers need to be?
18. Where do I put my numbers?
19. Do I need a fire hydrant?
20. Where can I obtain fire flow information?
21. When is a turnaround required?
22. What is a fire lane, and when is one required?
23. What is a KNOX Box? Why do I need one? Where do I buy it?
24. What is a Class K fire extinguisher? When do I need one?
25. What kind of fire extinguishers do I need for my business?
26. How many fire extinguishers do I need?