Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
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 Cresskill.
The local enforcing agency shall be the Cresskill Fire Department
Division of Fire Prevention.
The Division of Fire Prevention 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 Cresskill,
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 Cresskill Fire Department Division of Fire Prevention 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 Division of Fire Prevention shall be a division within the Cresskill Fire Department and shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Marshal and Fire Chief. All employees of this office shall report to the Fire Marshal and subsequently the Fire Chief in accordance with Borough of Cresskill Code § 30-5.
A.
Appointment of the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal shall be appointed
annually by the Mayor and Council with the recommendation of the Fire
Chief, according to all applicable state laws and statutes contained
in Subchapter 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code of the Borough
of Cresskill, and may be removed by the Mayor and Council for good
cause.
B.
Inspectors and employees. Such inspectors and other employees as
the Division of Fire Prevention may recommend as necessary to properly
carry out its responsibilities may be appointed by the governing body,
in consultation with the Fire Marshal and the Fire Chief. Appointment
shall be made in accordance with all applicable state laws and statutes
contained in Subchapter 5:71 of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
C.
Removal from office. Any employee of the Division of Fire Prevention
shall be subject to removal by the governing body of the Borough of
Cresskill for inefficiency or misconduct. Each employee shall be afforded
a hearing subsequent to his suspension/removal and in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the Department of Community Affairs,
all applicable statutes of the State of New Jersey, and all personnel
policies of the Borough of Cresskill. During a suspension, the governing
body shall make arrangements with a duly certified fire official to
carry out the terms and enforcement of the fire code in the Borough
of Cresskill.
A.
The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for the operation and administration
of the Division of Prevention Bureau.
B.
The Fire Marshal shall conduct the operations of the local enforcing
agency in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local statutes.
C.
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.
D.
The Fire Marshal shall ensure all required annual inspections of
designated life hazard uses within the Borough of Cresskill are completed.
E.
The Fire Marshal shall attend enhancement seminars as necessary to
maintain their certification valid and to stay informed on changing
codes and processes.
F.
The Fire Marshal shall implement, promote and support community-based
fire safety education within the Borough of Cresskill.
A.
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 Cresskill Fire Prevention
Bureau.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
Fire inspectors may be required to be on call at the direction of
the Fire Marshal within the guidelines established by the Cresskill
Fire Prevention Bureau.
E.
Fire inspectors shall attend enhancement seminars as needed to maintain
their certifications current and to stay informed of code changes.
F.
Fire inspectors shall assist in the implementation, promotion and
support of community-based fire safety education within the Borough
of Cresskill.
All employees of the Division of Fire Prevention shall work
a schedule established by the Fire Marshal and approved by the Fire
Chief.
