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.
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.