As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A steam generator or steam or hot-water-heating boiler used in part or whole for building, process or similar heating.
[Adopted 11-21-1972[1]]
The purpose of this article is to ensure the proper operation of all boilers and heating equipment in the borough for the safety and welfare of the public.
A.
The following inspections shall be made:
(1)
The owner, lessee or person in occupancy or possession of any building used for assembly occupancy, education occupancy, high-hazard occupancy, industrial occupancy, institutional occupancy, mercantile occupancy, multifamily dwelling houses with four or more family units and all buildings to which the public may have access shall, at least once each year, cause an inspection to be made of the heating boilers, heating equipment and their controls in said building or premises by a certified boiler inspector authorized by the Mechanical Inspection Bureau of the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry.
(2)
An inspection report from a recognized agency may be submitted in lieu of the above.
(3)
Whenever possible, the annual inspection shall include an internal inspection of the boiler, and the owner or lessee is responsible for proper cleaning and preparation of the equipment for a complete inspection.
The inspector's report shall give the following information:
A.
The name and resident address of the owner, lessee or person on whose behalf the inspection was made.
B.
The date of the inspection.
C.
The findings of the inspector as a result of the inspection.
D.
The recommendations, if any, made by the inspector to ensure the safe and proper operation of the equipment so inspected.
E.
The name, resident address and license number of the inspector or the name and home office address of the agency who made the inspection.
A.
The report of said inspector, with his findings and recommendations, if any, shall be filed with the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
B.
After the inspector's report is received by the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau and all requirements of this article have been complied with, the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall issue to the owner or users of such boilers and operating certificate stating that the Article has been complied with. The owner or user shall display this certificate in a conspicuous place in the immediate vicinity of the boilers. This certificate shall be valid for a period of one year from the date issued.
[Amended 7-10-73 by Ord. No. 668; 12-29-1987 by Ord. No. 15-87]
The boiler inspection and report required under this article shall be made during the months of June, July or August of each year, and the inspector's report must be on file in the Fire Prevention Bureau by September 1 of each year. In the event that such report is not received by the Fire Prevention Bureau on or before September 1, the owner of the premises in which such boiler is located shall pay a late filing charge as set forth in Chapter 169, Fees, which shall be in addition to any fee established pursuant to § 179-18 of this article, which late filing charge shall be paid to the Fire Prevention Bureau before issuance of an operating certificate respecting such boiler.
Upon the failure of any person to obtain the inspection required herein or failure to comply within 15 days after receipt of the recommendations of the boiler inspector for the safe operation of the boilers, heating equipment or their controls, the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby empowered to order and compel the shutdown and extinguishment of all fire or fires in the boiler or boilers and heating equipment of the premises affected until full compliance with the provisions of this article is made and the recommendations made by the inspector for the safe operation of the equipment are complied with.
Upon the failure of any person to obtain and file the inspection report as hereinbefore provided, the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau or any person or agency designated by him may make the inspection required herein, and the cost of making said inspection shall be charged to the person whose obligation it was to have such inspection made.
Any person interfering with the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau or other persons designated by him in inspections or failure to carry out the order of the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau in shutting down and extinguishing of fires mentioned in § 179-20 shall be deemed to be in violation of this article and be subject to the penalties provided herein.
In any public building or multifamily house of four families or more, a complete set of instructions recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment regarding the proper method of shutting down or disconnecting the equipment in the event of any mechanical failure shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the boiler room.
A.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this article or who violates or fails to comply with any order made pursuant to this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished for each violation by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
[Amended 12-29-1987 by Ord. No. 15-87]
B.
The imposition of a penalty for a violation or a noncompliance with any provision or order described in Subsection A of this section shall not excuse said violation or noncompliance or permit it to continue or be held to prevent the enforced removal of the prohibited condition. Such violation shall be remedied within a reasonable time.