[Adopted 3-17-1981 by Ord. No. 714]
There is hereby adopted for the Borough of Oradell,
under the authority of N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1, for the purpose of providing
rules and regulations governing fire prevention, a certain code entitled
the "BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code, Fifth Edition, 1981," which
is published and promulgated by the Building Officials and Code Administrators
International, Inc., of which code three copies have been and now
are filed in the office of the Borough Clerk and will remain on file
there until final action is taken on said ordinance, for the use and
examination of the public, and the same is hereby adopted and made
part of this article as fully as if set forth at length therein. The
terms of said code are adopted in full except as additional sections,
deletions or amendments are hereinafter set forth.
[Adopted 9-17-1985 by Ord. No. 778; amended
in its entirety 1-2-2014 by Ord.
No. 13-12]
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 Oradell.
The local enforcing agency shall be the Oradell Fire Prevention
Bureau, which is hereby created in the Borough of Oradell.
The Oradell 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 Oradell, 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 article.
The Oradell 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 Oradell Fire Prevention Bureau shall be an office within the Borough of Oradell and shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Marshal. All employees of this office shall report to the Borough Administrator in accordance with Borough of Oradell Code §
47-14.
All employees of the Oradell Fire Prevention Bureau shall work
a schedule established by the Fire Marshal and approved by the Borough
Administrator.
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 15-4]
A. The Oradell Fire Prevention Bureau shall perform inspections and
complaint investigations of all occupancies within the Borough of
Oradell with the exception of owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings
used exclusively for dwelling purposes and apply the regulations of
this article and the Uniform Fire Code to the aforementioned facilities.
B. In addition to the inspections and fees required pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs, see Chapter
115, Fees, §
115-8.
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 15-4]
A. All permit application fees shall be set in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(c). See Chapter
115, Fees, §
115-8, for exceptions. Permit fees may be waived at the discretion of the Fire Marshal provided that the permit applicant is an approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
B. Failure to obtain any required permit shall result in a penalty equal
to the amount of the original fee.
C. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the
Borough of Oradell treasury and shall thereafter be appropriated to
the Fire Prevention Bureau for the enforcement of the Uniform Fire Safety Act.
The key vault shall be installed in compliance with the following
requirements for installation criteria:
A. Installation cost shall be the sole responsibility of the building
owner.
B. The key vault shall be installed in a prominent and viewable location
near the main entrance of the building approved by the Oradell Fire
Prevention Bureau.
C. The key vault, when practical, shall be installed approximately six
feet above grade and no more than eight feet above grade.
D. The building owner shall be responsible for installation of the key
vault in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
specifications.
E. Buildings which (either due to size, design or occupancy) have multiple
public entrances shall install the key vault at a location specified
by the Oradell Fire Prevention Bureau and shall place an approved
reflective sticker on all remaining doors, indicating that the premises
are equipped with a rapid-entry system.
The current edition of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as
amended and supplemented, is hereby adopted, subject to the following
modifications in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:71-2.8:
A. No person or persons shall erect, construct, place or maintain any
bumps, humps, fences, gates, chains, bars, pipes, wood or metal horses
or any other type of obstruction in or on any street, within the boundaries
of the municipality. The word "street," as used in this article, shall
mean any roadway accessible to the public for vehicular traffic, including,
but not limited to, private streets or access lanes, as well as all
public streets and highways within the boundaries of the municipality.
B. Decorative material may not obstruct, obscure, or in any manner diminish
the effectiveness of any fire protection system, equipment, or device.
Decorative material may not cover any fire exit access door or corridor
and shall not breach the threshold of a smoke or fire barrier.
C. The sale of seasonal nursery stocks, trees, wreaths and related articles
must be accompanied by a firesafety permit.
D. No nursery stocks, trees, wreaths or related articles shall be displayed
or stored within 25 feet of a gasoline tank or other combustible storage
tanks. Such displays shall be restrained or held in place by ropes
or cable.
E. If the possibility of unauthorized use after being sealed exists,
the Fire Marshal may affix lockout devices or seals onto the device
and/or power source to prevent such use. It shall be a violation of
this article for any person(s), agent, or employee to remove, destroy,
or otherwise defeat the protective device except for the purpose of
conducting authorized repairs. Before the appliance is placed back
into service, suitable reinspection, including performance demonstration,
will be required by the Fire Marshal. Any expenses associated with
such demonstration shall be the responsibility of the appliance owner.
F. When, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, a kitchen hood suppression
system does not conform to current standards for life and property
protection, he may order additional devices to increase surface protection,
remote manual pull stations, or automatic fuel-shutoff valves installed.
G. Any person smoking in a building or area posted with a conspicuous
no smoking sign may receive a summons immediately without previous
verbal or written warning. A penalty of no less than $100 shall be
issued.
H. All doors providing access to the rear of any occupancy shall be
marked, at the discretion of the Fire Marshal, with the name of the
occupancy and street name and number.
I. No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit open burning of refuse
or plant life, nor conduct a salvage operation with the use of open
burning except for the limited purpose of outdoor cooking where done
with equipment or fireplace designed for such purpose and in a manner
not offensive to persons in the vicinity thereof. A penalty of no
less than $100 may be issued without previous verbal or written warning
if such action described above occurs.
J. It shall be the responsibility of any contractor, maintainer, or
building representative to notify all tenants, occupants, staff, Oradell
Police Department, the Fire Department communications center and the
Fire Prevention Bureau prior to performing any tests, repairs, or
other work that could cause the activation of, or render any component
of any fire protection system out of service. A penalty of no less
than $250 may be issued without previous verbal or written warning
for failure to make all notifications described above.
K. All new and existing fire alarm systems requiring a code to access
system functions, such as reset and silence, shall utilize the Borough
of Oradell Fire Department identification number "0244." Any system
which requires a code in excess of four digits shall utilize a code
approved by the Fire Marshal.
L. It shall be a violation for any person, owner, tenant, employee,
or agent to reset, deactivate, or reduce the effectiveness of any
fire alarm or suppression device prior to the arrival of the Oradell
Fire Department. A penalty of no less than $250 may be issued without
previous verbal or written warning if such action described above
occurs.
M. All new and existing buildings that contain a Fire Department sprinkler/standpipe
connection shall be equipped with a vandal-resistant cap as approved
by the Fire Marshal. Such caps shall be installed at the expense of
the building owner after receiving written notice of compliance requirement.
It shall be a violation of this code for any person or agency to remove,
defeat, vandalize, or steal such protective cap.
N. All partial area sprinkler systems with a Fire Department connection
shall have a sign located at the Fire Department connection stating
the area of protection for that premises.
O. All Fire Department sprinkler and stand pipe connections shall have
a red light located a minimum of five feet above the connection and
be visible from the main street side of the building. The red light
shall remain illuminated 24 hours per day. The fixture shall be a
pendant style and design approved by the Fire Marshal and shall consist
of a red globe illuminated by a long-life white bulb with an average
life greater than 3,000 hours and providing no less than 800 lumens.
P. No person shall operate any fire hydrant without the express written
permission of the Fire Marshal and the water company having jurisdiction.
Exception: use by any person employed by the Borough of Oradell or
United Water or authorized by the United Water for such use. No use
shall hinder or reduce the firefighting capability of a fire hydrant.
A penalty of no less than $250 may be issued without previous verbal
or written warning if such action described above occurs.
Q. The Fire Marshal may require a commercial business to provide a written
emergency response plan that details the procedures that will be used
to ensure maximum public safety in the event of an emergency.
R. All building owners and commercial occupants shall complete and submit
an emergency contact form approved by the Oradell Fire Prevention
Bureau.
S. Where, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, a potential for repeated
violations of aisle or storage requirements exists the person responsible
for such storage may be required to maintain permanent durable markings
on the floors or walls of such areas to delineate aisles and passageways.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act,
any person aggrieved by any action of the local enforcing agency shall
have the right to appeal to the Bergen County Construction Board of
Appeals.