Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (PL 1983 c. 383, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq.) the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced in the Borough of Leonia.
The local enforcing agency shall be the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
The Fire Prevention Bureau shall enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures, and premises within the established boundaries of Leonia, other than owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Safety Code, and this chapter.
The Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau shall carry out annual inspections of life hazard uses as required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
The Fire Prevention Bureau shall be a department within the Borough of Leonia and shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Marshal. All employees of this office shall report to the Fire Marshal and subsequently the Borough Administrator in accordance with the Borough of Leonia Code Chapter 46. The office shall consist of the following: one Fire Marshal, one Deputy Fire Marshal, fire inspectors and administrative assistant.
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Appointment of the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal shall be appointed by the governing body of the Borough of Leonia according to all applicable state laws and statutes contained in Subchapter 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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Appointment of the Deputy Fire Marshal. The Deputy Fire Marshal shall be appointed by the governing body of the Borough of Leonia according to all applicable state laws and statutes contained in Subchapter 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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Fire inspectors and employees. Such inspectors and other employees as the Fire Prevention Bureau may recommend as necessary to properly carry out the responsibilities of the bureau. Appointments shall be made by the governing body, in consultation with the Fire Marshal. Appointments shall be made in accordance with all applicable state laws and statutes contained in Subchapter 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for the operation and administration of the Division of Prevention Bureau.
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The Fire Marshal shall conduct the operations of the local enforcing agency in accordance with applicable federal, state and local statutes.
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Conduct fire safety inspections, investigate complaints, conduct fire investigation as assigned by the Fire Marshal and support all functions of the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
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Possess and maintain certification as a Fire Official in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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Promptly prepare written reports of any inspections and forward such to all involved parties, including the prompt submission of all reports to the Fire Marshal.
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Be on call within the guidelines established by the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
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The Fire Marshal shall prepare an annual audit report for the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety as required under N.J.A.C. 5:71-2.6(a)2(i) detailing the annual activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Copies of this report shall be provided to the Fire Chief.
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The Fire Marshal shall ensure all required annual inspections of designated life hazard uses within the Borough of Leonia are completed.
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The Fire Marshal shall attend enhancement seminars as necessary to maintain their valid certification and to stay informed on changing codes and processes.
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The Fire Marshal shall implement, promote and support community based fire safety education within the Borough of Leonia.
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The rank next below the Fire Marshal and shall assist the Fire Marshal to perform the duties of the Fire Marshal.
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During the absence of the Fire Marshal, assume the duties of the Fire Marshal and during such period, exercise the same powers and perform the duties of the Fire Marshal.
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Have supervision over all members of the Bureau, except the Fire Marshal.
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Conduct the fire safety inspections, investigate complaints, conduct fire investigations as assigned by the Fire Marshal and support all functions of the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
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Possess and maintain certification as a Fire Official in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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Promptly prepare written reports of any inspections and forward such to all involved parties, including the prompt submission of all reports to the Fire Marshal.
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Be on call at the direction of the Fire Marshal within the guidelines established by the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
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Attend enhancement seminars as needed to maintain their certifications current and to stay informed of code changes.
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Assist in the implementation, promotion and support of community based fire safety education within the Borough of Leonia.
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Appointed fire inspectors shall conduct fire safety inspections, investigate complaints, conduct fire investigations as assigned by the Fire Marshal and support all functions of the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
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Fire inspectors shall possess and maintain certification as a fire official in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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Fire inspectors shall promptly prepare written reports of any inspections and forward such to all involved parties, including the prompt submission of all reports to the Fire Marshal.
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Fire inspectors may be required to be on call at the direction of the Fire Marshal within the guidelines established by the Leonia Fire Prevention Bureau.
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Fire inspectors shall attend enhancement seminars as needed to maintain their certifications current and to stay informed of code changes.
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Fire inspectors shall assist in the implementation, promotion and support of community based fire safety education within the Borough of Leonia.
All employees of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall work a schedule established by the Fire Marshal in conjunction with and approved by the Borough Administrator.