Knox Box Program

The Knox Box Program provides the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department with a quick and easy means to access a secured building or area. It also minimizes potential costly repairs caused by forcible entry and allows the building to be re-secured quickly and easily. When access is difficult for emergency responders, the Chief is authorized to require a Knox Box or Key Switch to be installed in an acceptable location.

Requirements and Procedures for Ordering (PDF: 67K)

There is a $137.00 fee for the Knox box “lockup” per address. The check is to be made out to “The City Treasurer”.

Do not send the City Treasurer the check for the parts you are ordering from Knox.

Knox Box Application (PDF: 82K)

The information which must be included on the application is: the applicant's name and the business name, as well as the Installation/Inspection job site address. You must include an e-mail address. Indicate whether this is a Knox Box install or Knox Key Switch install. Sign and date the application.

Knox Authorization Order Form (PDF: 5Mb)

Fill out Sections 1, 4, 5, and 6.

Send both completed forms plus the $137.00 check by U.S. Mail to:
San Diego Fire Rescue Department
1010 Second Avenue, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92101
Attn: Knox Box Coordinator