Knox Box Program

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The Fire Department endorses community participation in the “Knox Box” program.  This program provides for the secure access to building keys and information for use by first-arriving firefighters. A lockable box is installed in a designated location for access by firefighters in emergencies.  As new businesses are permitted, they are encouraged to install Knox Boxes.


Order a Knox Box

Visit the Knox website
Select appropriate category as needed, click "View" under item.
Select options and enter the installation address and information.
Verify the department is Nags Head Fire Rescue.
Click "Add to Cart" and complete order.
The order will also be sent to Nags Head Fire and Rescue for documentation.

Knox Box Type Model Number Mounting SPECIFICATIONS
Commercial Lock Box
 Model 3261 - Standard
Model 4401 - Large 
Should be mounted 5ft from the floor to center of box
Easily visible and close to the natural entrance of structure
Residential Lock Box
 Model: 1658
 Door hanger not recommended.
Exterior Pad Lock
 Padlock: Model 3782
 Shackle length as needed.
For any questions please contact Nags Head Fire Rescue:  252.441.5909

North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code: Section 506

Key Boxes
506.1: Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.

506.1.1 Locks: An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the fire code official.

506.2 Key box maintenance: The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or re-keyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box.