Section 506.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows. Subsections 506.1.1 and 506.1.2 are retained as written.

506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a new or existing structure or 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. Approved key boxes are required to be installed on any building that has a fire alarm system and/or a fire suppression system that is monitored by an approved central station. 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. Location and mounting height shall be coordinated with the fire code official.