Northampton Borough Council approved Ordinance 12‑40, an amendment to the borough code addressing rapid‑entry (Knox Box) requirements for certain structures.
The ordinance, which was advertised at the borough's Aug. 7 meeting, amends Part 2, General Legislation, Chapter 196 (Rapid Entry Systems) of the borough code. Council President read the ordinance title during the meeting and the council moved to approve it by motion; the motion passed by voice vote.
Council did not discuss additional changes or specific properties in detail during the public meeting; the ordinance text was previously advertised and included in the meeting materials.
Why it matters: Knox Boxes (rapid‑entry systems) are used by emergency responders to access buildings; amendments to local code change the circumstances under which property owners must install them. The meeting record does not include ordinance text or a summary of substantive changes beyond the amendment to the Knox Box requirements.