[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 952]
Blocking access, interfering or tampering with or causing malicious damage to any fire alarm, suppression system, fire communications system, fire detection, first-aid, fire-fighting system, device, unit or part thereof shall result in a maximum penalty as provided for in the Uniform Fire Code. During an actual fire alarm, the condition shall result in a maximum penalty as required by the Uniform Fire Code. Penalties shall remain in effect until conditions are deemed corrected by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Failure to comply shall result in an issued summons to appear in court. Penalties assessed from this chapter shall go into the Bureau of Fire Prevention account.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 52:27D-208, respectively) any person aggrieved by any action of the local enforcing agency shall have the right to appeal to the Passaic County Construction Board of Appeals.
Enforcement, violations, and penalties shall be managed in conformity with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Code and all other laws of the State of New Jersey.