[Ord. #1379, 3-27-2001, adopted; Ord. #1651, 7-15-2003, amended]
APPROVED RATING ORGANIZATION — Shall
mean approved by Underwriters Testing Laboratories.
Any building of Use Group R-2, R-3, R-4, or
R-5, or portion thereof, that is sold, leased, or otherwise made subject
to a change of occupancy for residential purposes shall have a certificate
of smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and portable fire extinguisher
compliance (CSACMAPFEC) obtained by the owner prior to said change
of occupancy in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3 which evidences
compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also amended the title of Section
14-3A.
[Ord. #1379, 3-27-2001, adopted; Ord. #1651, 7-15-2003, amended Ord# 2453, 9-29-2020]
The following requirements shall be applicable to and satisfied
by applicants for a CSACMAPFEC prior to the issuance of a certificate
of compliance:
a.
Smoke alarms. Smoke alarms shall be maintained in accordance with
NFPA 72, their listing, and manufacturer specifications. Smoke alarms
shall be located as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19. Smoke alarms
located and maintained in accordance with approvals contingent with
a certificate of occupancy issued in accordance with the State Uniform
Construction Code Act that concurrently satisfy the requirements of
N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 shall also satisfy this section.
b.
Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be maintained
in accordance with NFPA 720, their listing, and manufacturer specifications.
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be located as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19.
Carbon monoxide alarms located and maintained in accordance with approvals
contingent with a certificate of occupancy issued in accordance with
the State Uniform Construction Code Act that concurrently satisfy
the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 shall also satisfy this section.
c.
Portable fire extinguishers. A portable fire extinguisher shall be
installed and maintained in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19(e).
d.
Fire alarm systems. Residential premises that contain installed fire
alarm systems as defined in the Uniform Construction Code may be required
to submit documentation of testing and maintenance evidencing that
the system is maintained in good working order prior to the issuance
of a CSACMAPFEC. The Fire Official and his/her designee shall assure
such documentation meets or exceeds the criteria contained within
NFPA 72. Fire alarm systems may only be substituted for requirements
of N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 when installed in accordance with the State
Uniform Construction Code Act and when received a proper certificate
of approval or been installed prior to the receipt of a certificate
of occupancy.
[Ord. #1379, 3-27-2001, adoptedOrd# 2453, 9-29-2020 v]
In the case of a change of occupancy of any Use Group R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-5 building or portion thereof subject to the requirements of Subsection 14-3A.4 of this section, no owner shall sell, lease or otherwise permit occupancy for residential purposes of that building without first obtaining a certificate evidencing compliance with this section. Where a certificate of occupancy is required under the land development chapter or other General Ordinances of the Township, it shall not be issued prior to the time the owner obtains the certificate of compliance.
[Ord. #1379, 3-27-2001, adopted; Ord. #1651, 7-15-2003, amended]
The Fire Official of the Bureau of Fire Prevention
and duly appointed Inspectors are hereby empowered to conduct the
necessary inspections and to issue certificates of compliance as contemplated
herein.
A fee of $50 shall be paid by the owner prior
to each inspection. If the inspection is requested within 10 days
of the change of occupancy or ownership, a fee of $100 shall be paid.
If the inspection is requested within four days of the change of occupancy
or ownership, a fee of $150 shall be paid.
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Editor’s Note: This ordinance also amended the title
of Section 14-3A to add Fire Extinguishers.
[Ord. #1379, 3-27-2001, adopted; Ord. #1651, 7-15-2003, amended]
The Tax Collector of the Township of Bernards
shall provide to each person requesting a tax search from his or her
office a statement calling attention to the provisions of this section,
including the requirement that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide
detectors be installed and the necessity of obtaining a certificate
of smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector compliance prior to
each change of occupancy.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 14-3A.8, Penalties, adopted
3-27-2001 by Ord. #1379, as amended 7-15-2003 by Ord. #1651, which
immediately followed, was repealed 9-29-2020 by Ord. #2453.
