This chapter implements provisions of P.L. 1991,
c. 92 to require installation of at least one smoke detector
on each level of one- and two-family homes when a change of occupancy
occurs. The Municipal Fire Official shall have responsibility to enforce
the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-18-9; 1-24-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-1-1; 8-9-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-10-7]
A structure used or intended for use for residential purposes
by not more than two households shall have a smoke-sensitive alarm
device, also known as a "smoke detector," and a carbon monoxide detector
installed, in addition to a portable fire extinguisher in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.1 and the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code.
[Amended 4-12-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-2-2]
Whenever there is a change of occupancy of any
building subject to the requirements of this chapter, no owner shall
sell, lease or otherwise permit occupancy for residential purposes
of that building without first obtaining from the Municipal Fire Official
a certificate evidencing compliance with the requirements of this
chapter. The certificate will expire three months after issuance.
Expired certificates will require a new application and inspection
prior to change of occupancy.
[Amended 9-8-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-11-8; 9-28-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-18-9; 1-24-2006 by Ord. No.
2006-1-1; 4-12-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-2-2; 12-8-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-8]
A fee shall be paid to the Fire Prevention Bureau
to offset the cost of the inspection and certification required by
this chapter. Said fee shall be in addition to any other fees required
by other ordinances in connection with inspections and certifications
by any other local, county or state agency. The fee schedule shall
be as follows:
A. Thirty-five dollars for requests received 14 days
or more prior to settlement date.
B. Fifty dollars for requests received seven days to
13 days prior to settlement date.
C. Seventy-five dollars for requests received two days
to six days prior to settlement date.
D. One hundred twenty-five dollars for requests received
with less than 48 hours' notice.
E. Failed
inspections shall require the owner to reapply for a new inspection
at the original fee.
[Amended 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-5-4; 12-8-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-8]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as specified in §
1-1 of the Township Code.