Fire-Rescue Department
The Knox Box Program provides the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department with a quick and easy means to access a secured building or area during an emergency. 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. (CFC 2019 Section 506)
Download and print all the following files:
The information which must be included on the SDFD Knox Product Application Form is:
Choose the products you want to order using the Knox Authorization Order Form. Please complete sections 1, 4, 5 and 6.
There is a $203.00 one time City fee per address for Knox Product Lockup and final inspection. The check is to be made out to "City Treasurer"
Send the completed SDFD Knox Product Application Form, the
Knox Authorization Order Form and the check for $203.00 made out to "City Treasurer" by U.S. Mail to:
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
Attn: Knox Program Coordinator
600 B Street, Suite 1300
San Diego, CA 92101
Once the Knox Program Coordinator has processed and signed the order form authorizing the installation, the Knox Authorization Order Form and receipt will be emailed to the applicant who can then send the Knox Authorization Order Form and payment to the Knox Company for the ordered product.
Refer any questions to the Knox Program Coordinator at (619) 533-4455.