[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Lodi 9-20-1989 by Ord. No. 89-24. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 200.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 252.
The purpose of this chapter is to identify and mark buildings of truss-type construction in order to safeguard the occupants and emergency personnel in the event of fire or other hazardous conditions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BUILDING or STRUCTURE
Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any and every use or occupancy, including but not limited to commercial, residential, governmental, educational and any other place of public assembly.
FIRE OFFICIAL
The Borough of Lodi's Fire Official or his designated representative, as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:70, Uniform Fire Code.
OWNER
Any natural person, partnership, corporation, governmental agency or any other entity holding title to the property in question.
TRUSS-TYPE CONSTRUCTION
A plane framework of individual structural members connected at their ends to form a series of triangles to span a distance greater than would be possible with the individual members on their own.
A. 
The chapter shall be enforced by the Fire Official of the Borough of Lodi.
B. 
Upon inspection and identification of a building of truss-type construction, the owner shall be notified in writing by the Fire Official of the requirements of this chapter.
C. 
Upon notification, the owner shall be required to permanently affix an approved 12 inches by 18 inches reflective truss construction identification logo on the building. The exact location shall be determined by the Fire Official. The identification logo shall be properly installed within 10 days of receipt of written notice. The initial identification logo will be supplied without charge by the Fire Official's office.
D. 
The owner shall be required to maintain the approved identification logo at the designated locations on the building in good condition. The owner shall immediately notify the Fire Official of any missing or damaged identification logos. Missing or damaged identification logos shall be replaced at the owner's expense within 10 days of written notice from the Fire Official. Approved identification logos will be available for purchase through the office of the Fire Official.
A. 
The Fire Official shall charge the following fees:
(1) 
A one-time initial registration fee as set forth in Chapter 235, Article IV, Fee Schedule.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Charge for replacement logos shall be based on the current cost per unit.
B. 
The Council may waive initial registration and logo replacement fees for nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Penalties for violations of this chapter shall be assessed by the Fire Official in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code, State of New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 5:70, Failure to comply, in the amount of $500. Daily penalty for noncompliance shall be $100 per day in addition to the initial penalty assessment for violation.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).