[Adopted 11-13-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-12 (Ch. 27A of the 1971 Code)]
[Amended 4-11-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-03]
This article implements the 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 prior to the occurrence
of any sale, rental or change of occupancy. The Borough Fire Official
shall have the responsibility to enforce the provisions of this article.
A.
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," on each level of the
structure and outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms and located on or near the ceiling or wall
in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard No.
74-1984 for the installation, maintenance and use of household fire
warning equipment. The installation of battery-operated smoke-sensitive
alarm devices shall be accepted as meeting the requirements of this
article; provided, however, that all smoke-sensitive devices installed
pursuant to this article must be tested and listed by a product certification
agency recognized by the Division of Fire Safety of the State of New
Jersey.
B.
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in all dwelling
units in buildings in Use Groups I-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4, except for
units in buildings that do not contain a fueling-burning device or
have an attached garage. Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall
be installed and maintained in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping
area(s). Carbon monoxide alarms may be battery-operated, hardwired
or of the plug-in type and shall be listed and labeled in accordance
with UL-2034 and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of this section and NFPA-720.
[Added 4-11-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-03]
[Amended 4-11-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-03]
A.
Whenever there is a sale, rental or change of occupancy
of any building subject to the requirements of this article, no owner
shall sell, lease or otherwise permit occupancy for residential purpose
of that building without first obtaining from the Borough Fire Official
a certificate evidencing compliance with the requirements of the article.
B.
If a change of occupancy does occur within six months,
a new application shall be required.
A.
A fee shall be paid to the Borough Fire Prevention
Bureau to offset the cost of the inspection and certification required
by this article. 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.
B.
The fee schedule shall be as follows:
[Amended 4-11-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-03; 5-21-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-5]
(1)
For requests received more than 10 business days prior
to the sale, rental or change of occupant: $45.
(2)
For requests received four to 10 business days prior
to the sale, rental or change of occupant: $90.
(3)
For requests received fewer than four business days
prior to the sale, rental or change of occupant: $161.
An owner who sells, leases, rents or otherwise
permits to be occupied for residential purposes any premises subject
to the provisions of this article when the premises do not comply
with the requirements of this article or without complying with the
inspection and certification requirements hereof shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $500, which may be collected and enforced
by the Borough Fire Prevention Bureau by summary proceedings pursuant
to the Penalty Enforcement Law, N.J.S.A. 2A:58-1 et seq., or any amendments
or supplements thereto.
