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Fire Department Key Box Signs
Property managers and gate installers put this sign beside a gate, entry door or fenced lot where the key box is hard to spot from the road. Some local fire departments want a label like this so crews find the box fast.
12" x 12"
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Fire Department Key Box Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 24" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where fire department key box signs are used
Key boxes go wherever a crew may need to get in after hours. A self-storage operator sets one beside the pedestrian gate at the back of the lot, and the sign shows the entry from the alley. A school puts a box by the side door the custodian uses on weekends. A gated townhome association fixes one to the entry gate post. A medical office building places its box in the lobby behind a planter, so the sign helps a crew find it at night.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Mount the sign close to the box or the entry it marks, at a height a person walking up can read. Use 12 x 12 in or 18 x 12 in for a small door, and 18 x 24 in where drivers see it from a driveway. Aluminum or reflective aluminum suits a gate post outside, since reflective material shows in headlights. Plastic is light and works for an indoor lobby door. Corner holes take a screw, and plastic grommets take a zip tie.
Questions about fire department key box signs
Does the fire code require this sign?
The code does not require a sign for a key box. It lets the fire code official require the box itself, and some fire departments ask for a small red sign where the box is hard to see. Ask your fire marshal whether they want one before you order.
Which wording should I use?
F.D. ACCESS reads quickly on a gate, and FIRE DEPARTMENT KEY BOX tells the reader exactly what is inside. Add an arrow to point to the box, and pick the wording your fire department asks for.
How high should the sign hang?
The fire code sets no height for this sign. Hang it where someone walking up to the gate or door can read the words without stepping into the path of a vehicle. The fire marshal approves the final sign, so ask them if they want a set height.
Can I add a building name or address?
Yes. The optional line can hold a building name, a gate number or an address, so crews can match the sign to the right entry. Keep the line short so the main words stay large enough to read, and check the live preview before you order.
Do I need one sign for each gate?
Each gate or entry with a key box can have its own sign, since a crew reads the sign at the spot where it needs the box. Order one sign per entry and type that entry's name or number in the optional line, so each sign is different.
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