Berkeley Knox Boxes
BFD Knox Box Compliance & Installation
The KnoxBox®, a high-security key lock box, is a secure device operable only by the Berkeley Fire Department's secure master key. Mandated under California Fire Code (CFC) Section 506, it provides emergency rapid-entry access, eliminating costly forced entry damage during fire or medical emergencies.
Order BFD Model
Purchase via Knoxbox.com and select 'Berkeley Fire Dept' to ensure correct master keying.
Professional Mount
Reed Brothers installs the unit at the exact required BFD height for historic or modern facades.
BFD Lock-Up
Contact the BFD Fire Prevention Division at 1947 Center St to secure your building keys.
Serving All Berkeley Neighborhoods
Rapid emergency response is vital for Berkeley properties. Reed Brothers Security provides BFD-compliant key safe installations across all Berkeley neighborhoods, including North Berkeley, Downtown, Elmwood, Thousand Oaks, West Berkeley, Berkeley Hills, Claremont, and the Telegraph Avenue district. Whether you manage student housing, a fraternity house, or a commercial storefront, we ensure total BFD compliance.
- Eliminate barriers and allow BFD crews to quickly gain access to secured properties.
- Protect historic Berkeley building stock from destructive forced entry damage.
- Eliminate costly repair from forced entry with Knox one-time, low cost investment.
- Built Knox-Rugged to resist physical attack even in high-traffic student housing areas.
- Only the Berkeley Fire Department has the authority to access your KnoxBox.
Knox Box Surface Mount
Recent Berkeley Installation Spotlight
Student Housing Retrofit: We recently worked alongside the BFD Fire Prevention Bureau to complete a rapid-access system for a multi-tenant residential complex near UC Berkeley. Our technicians mounted secure KnoxBox 3200 units exactly on the lock side of primary entry structures, ensuring total compliance for local fire crews.
Knox Box Recess Mount
- Stores maximum 10-50 keys depending on model (3200 vs 4400).
- Built Knox-Rugged and secure Fire Rated: UL 1037, UL 1610, UL 437
- Finished with Knox-Coat® to protect 4x better than standard powder coat
- Weather-resistant door gasket and Hinged Door.
- Only the Berkeley Fire Department has the authority to access your KnoxBox.
Berkeley Compliance Features
BFD Code Standard
- Surface Mount Body – 4″H x 5″W x 3-7/8″D
- Recessed Mount Flange – 7″H x 7″W
Height
- Surface Mount – 8 lbs
- Recessed Mount – 8 lbs
Weight
Examples of Berkeley Installations
Trusted by Berkeley Property Managers
Professional Knox Box expertise across the East Bay.
"Reed Brothers made the BFD compliance process for our student housing complex near the University seamless. They knew the exact specs."
— Marcus P., University Property Group
"Professional installation for our historic building in Elmwood. Mounted to height and latch-side exactly as required by the city fire inspector."
— Jessica W., Elmwood Residential
"Fast response for our North Berkeley retail storefront. BFD compliant and secure. Five stars for local Berkeley knowledge!"
— Robert M., Berkeley Retail Collective
