Township of Lopatcong, NJ Chapter 133 Heating Equipment

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Lopatcong 7-16-1980 as Ord. No. 341 (Ch. 57 of the 1974 Code of the Township of Lopatcong). Sections 133-3 and 133-4 amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I. Other amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 93.

Fire prevention — See Ch. 119.

§ 133-1 Approval required prior to installation.

Prior to the installation of a freestanding wood-burning stove or freestanding fireplace in any building in the Township of Lopatcong, such installation shall be approved by the Construction Official or the Fire Protection Subcode Official of said township.

§ 133-2 Compliance with Uniform Construction Code required. [1]

Such installation shall comply with the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey and Chapter 23, Title 5, of the New Jersey Administrative Code, and any amendments and supplements thereto, and rules and regulations issued thereunder.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 93, Construction Codes, Uniform.

§ 133-3 Issuance of permit; fee. [1]

A permit and approval of such installation shall be issued by the proper office of the township upon the payment of a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.).

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.

§ 133-4 Violations and penalties. [1]

Any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.) or to imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or a period of community service not exceeding ninety (90) days, or any combination thereof, at the discretion of the court.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.