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San Leandro Knox Boxes

Alameda County Fire Dept Compliance & Sales

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Authorized Dealer | In-Stock Inventory | ACFD Compliant



The KnoxBox®, a high-security key lock box, is a secure device operable only by the Alameda County Fire Department's (ACFD) master key. Mandated under California Fire Code (CFC) Section 506 and local San Leandro amendments, it provides emergency rapid-entry access, eliminating costly forced entry damage during fire or medical emergencies.

San Leandro Placement Guide

Select your building mounting style below to view the exact installation requirements mandated by the ACFD.

ACFD Guidelines: ACFD Fire Prevention Bureau.

ACFD Requirement:

Must be mounted adjacent to the primary entry door on the lock side. Standard height is 48 to 60 inches above the finished floor to the center of the box.


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Purchase In-Stock

We sell Knox hardware directly. We keep 3200 series units in-stock to eliminate shipping delays.

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Professional Mount

Our licensed team installs the unit to exact ACFD height and placement specifications.

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ACFD Lock-Up

Contact the Alameda County Fire Prevention Bureau to secure your building keys inside.

Serving All San Leandro Districts

Protecting your San Leandro property starts with reliable emergency access. Reed Brothers Security provides ACFD-compliant key safe installations across all San Leandro neighborhoods, including Estudillo Estates, Broadmoor, Mulford Gardens, Washington Manor, Assumption Park, Halcyon-Foothill, and the San Leandro Marina. We specialize in both heavy industrial warehouse compliance near the I-880 corridor and residential retrofits.

  •  In-Stock Inventory: Skip the 2-week wait. We sell and stock Knox hardware locally.
  •  Eliminate barriers and allow Alameda County firefighters to gain non-destructive access.
  •  Protect valuable commercial warehouse inventory from forced entry damage.
  •  Knox one-time investment eliminates the cost of replacing kicked-in doors.
  •  Only the Alameda County Fire Department has master key access to your box.
Knox Box Surface Mount San Leandro

Knox Box Surface Mount


Recent San Leandro Installation Spotlight

Marina District Industrial Compliance: We recently worked alongside the ACFD Fire Prevention Bureau to complete a rapid-access system for a logistics warehouse near the San Leandro Marina. Our technicians mounted secure KnoxBox 3200 units on the latch side of the primary entrance, ensuring total compliance for county fire crews.


Knox Box Recess Mount San Leandro

Knox Box Recess Mount

    San Leandro Compliance Features

  •  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 withstand East Bay weather conditions.
  •  Weather-resistant door gasket and Hinged Door.
  • ACFD Code Standard

  •  Only the Alameda County Fire Department has the authority to access your KnoxBox.

    Height

  •  Surface Mount Body – 4″H x 5″W x 3-7/8″D
  •  Recessed Mount Flange – 7″H x 7″W

    Weight

  •  Surface Mount – 8 lbs
  •  Recessed Mount – 8 lbs

Trusted by San Leandro Property Managers

Professional Knox Box expertise for Alameda County.

"Reed Brothers made the ACFD compliance process for our Estudillo Estates building seamless. They had the units in stock!"

— Sarah B., Estudillo Estates Management

"Professional installation for our industrial warehouse near the airport. Exactly on height and latch-side as required."

— David M., San Leandro Industrial Park

"Fast response for our Washington Manor complex. ACFD compliant and secure. Having them in stock saved us weeks!"

— Robert M., Washington Manor Housing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Reed Brothers Security sell Knox Boxes?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer and we stock Knox hardware locally to provide immediate installation for San Leandro properties.
Once mounted, contact the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) Fire Prevention Bureau. An inspector will visit your San Leandro property to secure the keys inside.
Per ACFD requirements, the center of the box must be mounted between 48 and 60 inches above the finished floor on the latch side of the entrance door.