City of Englewood, NJ Article II Fire Prevention Code

[Adopted 10-5-2004 by Ord. No. 04-23]

§ 212-7 Local enforcement.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-202, Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L. 1983 c. 383; N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq.), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced in the City of Englewood.

§ 212-8 Designation of local enforcement agency.

The local enforcing agency shall be the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau, which is hereby created as a Bureau within the City of Englewood Fire Department.

§ 212-9 Duties.

The local enforcing agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures, and premises within the established boundaries of Englewood, other than owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings, and shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Safety Code, this article, and the requirements of the City Manager.

§ 212-10 Life hazard occupancies.

The local enforcing agency established by § 212-8 of this article shall carry out periodic inspections of life hazard uses as required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs and the City Manager.

§ 212-11 Organization.

The local enforcing agency established by § 212-8 of this article shall be an office within the City of Englewood Fire Department and shall be under the direct supervision of the Fire Official who shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Chief.

§ 212-12 Appointments and removals.

A. Appointment of the Fire Official. The local enforcing agency shall be under the supervision of the Fire Official who shall be appointed by the City Manager of the City of Englewood in direct consultation with the Fire Chief. This appointment shall be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

B. Inspectors and employees. Inspectors and other employees of the local enforcing agency shall be under the supervision of the Fire Official and/or Fire Chief. Such employees shall be appointed by the City Manager in direct consultation with the Fire Chief. All appointments shall be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

C. Removal from office. Any employee of the enforcing agency shall be subject to removal by the City Manager of the City of Englewood for inefficiency, misconduct, or economic necessity. Each employee shall be afforded a hearing subsequent to his/her suspension. During a suspension the City Manager shall make arrangements with a duly certified Fire Official to carry out the terms and enforcement of the Fire Code in the City of Englewood.

§ 212-13 Duties of Fire Official.

A. The Fire Official shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fire Prevention Bureau.

B. The Fire Official shall conduct the operations of the local enforcing agency in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and rules.

C. The Fire Official shall prepare an annual report detailing the activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau and forward copies of such reports to the Fire Chief and City Manager.

D. The Fire Official shall ensure all required inspections of designated life hazard uses within the City of Englewood are completed.

E. The Fire Official shall attend enhancement seminars as necessary to keep his certification valid and to stay informed on changing codes and processes.

F. The Fire Official shall conduct fire safety inspections as assigned by the Fire Chief.

G. The Fire Official shall obtain and maintain certifications, if necessary, that may be required to conduct housing and property maintenance inspections.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 317, Property Maintenance.

§ 212-14 Duties of Fire Inspectors.

A. Appointed Fire Inspectors shall conduct fire safety inspections as assigned by the Fire Official and/or Fire Chief as determined by the City Manager.

B. Fire Inspectors shall promptly prepare written reports of any inspections and forward such to all involved parties.

C. Fire Inspectors shall attend enhancement seminars as needed to keep their certifications current and to stay informed of code changes.

D. Fire Inspectors shall obtain and maintain certifications, if necessary, to conduct housing and property maintenance inspections as determined by the City Manager.

§ 212-15 Use group or occupancy types.

The following use group or occupancy types apply in the City of Englewood:

A. Assembly: All structures which are designed or occupied for gathering together of persons for purposes such as civic, social, or religious functions, recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation, shall be classified as Use Group A.

B. Business: All buildings and structures which are occupied for the transaction of business, for the rendering of professional services, or other services that involve the stock of goods, wares, or merchandise in limited quantities which are incidental to the office occupancies or sample purposes shall be classified as Use Group B.

C. Factory: All structures in which occupants are engaged in work or labor in the fabricating, assembling, or processing of products or materials shall be classified as Use Group F.

D. Mercantile: All buildings and structures which are occupied for display and sales purposes involving stocks of goods, wares, or merchandise incidental to such purposes and open to the public shall be classified as Use Group M.

E. Residential: All structures in which sleeping accommodations are provided, excluding those that are classified as institutional occupancies, shall be classified as Use Group R.

F. Storage: All structures which are primarily used for the storage of goods, wares, or merchandise shall be classified as Use Group S.

§ 212-16 Required inspections and fees.

[Amended 11-20-2007 by Ord. No. 07-28]

A. The Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau shall carry out periodic inspections and complaint investigations of all commercial establishments and multifamily dwellings and apply the regulations of this article and the Uniform Fire Code to the aforementioned facilities.

B. In addition to separate inspection fees required, pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act and pursuant to the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs, the following additional annual local registration fees shall be collected for each individual occupancy described below:

[Amended 12-20-2022 by Ord. No. 22-20]

Use Type	Description	Fee
A-1	Assembly occupancy with occupancy load between 1 and 50 not defined as an LHU in the NJ Uniform Fire Code	$125
A-2	Assembly occupancy with occupancy load greater than 50 not defined as an LHU in the NJ Uniform Fire Code	$150
B-1	All occupancies of business use which do not exceed 2,500 square feet	$150
B-2	All occupancies of business use which are greater than 2,500 square feet but less than 5,000 square feet	$200
B-3	All occupancies of business use which are greater than 5,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$300
B-4	All occupancies of business use that are 10,000 square feet or greater	$350
F-1	All occupancies of factory use which do not exceed 5,000 square feet	$300
F-2	All occupancies of factory use which are greater than 5,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$600
F-3	All occupancies of factory use which are 10,000 square feet or greater	$900
M-1	All occupancies of mercantile use which do not exceed 2,000 square feet	$100
M-2	All occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 2,000 square feet but less than 4,000 square feet	$150
M-3	All occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 4,000 square feet but less than 6,000 square feet	$200
M-4	All occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 6,000 square feet but less than 8,000 square feet	$250
M-5	All occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 8,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$300
M-6	All occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 10,000 square feet but less than 12,001 square feet	$400
R-3	Residential one- and two-family non-owner-occupied dwellings	$100
R-2a	Residential 3 to 10 units	$175
R-2b	Residential 11 to 20 units	$225
R-2c	Residential 21 to 30 units	$300
R-2d	Residential 31 to 40 units	$375
R-2e	Residential 41 to 50 units	$450
R-2f	Residential 51 and up	$450
	Plus, per dwelling unit above 50 units	$15
S-1	All occupancies of storage use which do not exceed 5,000 square feet	$300
S-2	All occupancies of storage use which are greater than 5,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$600
S-3	All occupancies of storage use which are 10,000 square feet or greater	$900

C. Registration fees shall be paid on an annual basis within 30 days of notification. Any fee not paid within 60 days of the notification shall incur a late charge equal to the amount of the original fee. An additional charge equal to the original fee shall be incurred for each 30 days past the first 60 days. Failure to pay the penalty and/or register may result in a court summons and additional penalties.

§ 212-17 Fire safety permits and fees.

The fees for the following special inspections are hereby established.

A. Certificate of Fire Code status: $40.

B. Seasonal nursery stocks and sales: $50.

C. Special fire safety permits: issued according to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(c).

§ 212-18 Technical amendments.

The current edition of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as amended and supplemented, is hereby adopted, subject to the following modifications in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:71-2.8:

F-102.2 No person or persons shall erect, construct, place, or maintain any bumps, fences, gates, chains, bars, pipes, wood or metal horses, or any other type of obstruction in or on any street, within the boundaries of the municipality. The word "street," as used in this section, shall mean any roadway accessible to the public for vehicular traffic, including but not limited to private streets or access lanes, as well as all public streets and highways within the boundaries of the municipality without the written consent of the City Engineer and Fire Chief.
F-306.1.2 Decorative material may not obstruct, obscure, or in any manner diminish the effectiveness of any fire-protection system, equipment, or device. Decorative material may not cover any fire exit access door or corridor and shall not breach the threshold of a smoke or fire barrier.
F-306.6(a) The sale of seasonal nursery stocks, trees, wreaths, and related articles must be accompanied by a fire safety permit.
F-306.6.1.6 No nursery stocks, trees, wreaths, or related articles shall be displayed or stored within 25 feet of a gasoline tank or other combustible storage tanks. Such displays shall be restrained or held in place by ropes or cable.
F-308.2.1.2 If the possibility of unauthorized use after being sealed exists, the Fire Official may affix lockout devices or seals onto the device and/or power source to prevent such use. It shall be a violation of this section for any person(s), agent, or employee to remove, destroy, or otherwise defeat the protective device except for the purpose of conducting authorized repairs. Before the appliance is placed back into service, suitable reinspections, including a performance demonstration, will be required by the Fire Official or other official designated by the City Manager. Any expenses associated with such demonstration shall be the responsibility of the appliance owner.
F-309.1 When, in the opinion of the Fire Official, a kitchen hood suppression system does not conform to current standards for life and property protection, he may order additional devices to increase surface protection, remote manual pull stations, or automatic fuel shutoff valves installed.
F-310.5.1 Extension cords may only be used to temporarily supply power to a portable device and may only be connected to a power source when the user of such device is present and able to supervise its safe use. In all cases, extension cords must be free from tape, splices, or defects, be adequate in capacity for the task and must supply a grounding conductor where required by the device powered.
F-310.7.1 All components of appliances or devices connected to the electrical or mechanical system(s) of a building shall be maintained free from dust and grease and shall have provision of adequate air circulation.
F-310.8.1 Electrical motors shall have adequate provision for cooling and ventilation to prevent accumulation of heat. If necessary, auxiliary cooling means shall be provided.
F-311.2.1 It shall be a violation of this code for any person to park a motor vehicle in or otherwise obstruct or diminish any fire lane or fire zone. Any obstruction or vehicle may be removed by the authority having jurisdiction with all expenses incurred being paid by the owner of such vehicle or obstruction. In the event the owner of the obstruction is nondeterminable, the expense shall be born by the owner of said property in which the obstruction lies.
F-311.2.1.1 It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct, or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or Fire Department connection used for the purpose of pressurizing a fire-suppression system, including any such connections located on private property. If such obstruction is not abated in the time permitted by the Fire Official, he shall order and direct the removal of such obstruction at the cost of the property owner where the violation is located.
F-311.2.1.1.2 No person shall maintain within five feet, in any direction of a fire hydrant, any flowers, shrubs, or trees. All persons owning property contiguous to a fire hydrant shall remove all snow within an area of five feet, in all directions, of such hydrant within 24 hours of first snowfall.
F-311.2.2 The Fire Prevention Bureau and/or the Police Department, as determined by the City Manager of the City of Englewood, shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce F-311.2.1 through F-311.2.1.1.2.
F-311.2.3 Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of F-311.2.1 above shall upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor to exceed $5,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 90 days, or by both fine and imprisonment, and each violation of any of the provisions of Section F-311.2.1 above, and each day the same is violated, shall be deemed and taken as a separate offense.
F-311.4 Whenever a determination by the Fire Prevention Bureau has been made for fire lane or fire zone designation, the Fire Official shall notify the owner of the property in writing by registered or certified mail, or by hand delivering such notice, specifically describing the area designated and the reason for making the designation.
F-311.5 The marking of fire lanes and/or fire zones shall be the responsibility of, and shall be done at the expense of, the property owner and shall be accomplished within 30 days of receipt of notification.
1.	Designated lanes and zones shall be marked with a minimum three-inch yellow borderline and permanently mounted metal signs.
2.	The metal signs shall be a minimum 18 inches by 12 inches in dimension with reflective red letters stating "No Parking or Standing Fire Zone" or "No Parking or Standing Fire Lane" on a white background. The sign shall be posted facing approaching oncoming traffic at a minimum height of seven feet above grade. A maximum twenty-five-foot spacing is permitted between signs but no less than one sign at each end of the designated lane or zone.
F-312.5.1 Any person smoking in a building or area posted with a conspicuous no-smoking sign may receive a summons immediately without previous verbal or written warning.
F-313.1 All elevators with a travel distance of 25 feet (7,620 mm) or more above or below the primary level of elevator access for emergency fire-fighting or rescue personnel shall comply with Rule 211.3 of ASME A17.1 listed in Chapter 44.
F-314.1 In assembly and educational occupancies, a motion-picture screen or screen-making that will ignite and allow flame to spread over the surface when exposed to the field test indicated in Section F-306.3 shall not be utilized.
F-316.4 In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-3.2(a) F-3 16.1 certain abandoned or condemned structures may be posted with a locally adopted marking system. It shall be a violation of this ordinance for any person(s) to remove, alter, deface, or in any way obstruct such markings.
F-316.5 No person shall enter, occupy, or use any building, or portion thereof, that has been posted as unsafe and displays clear and legible markings indicating the hazard or condition of any building. A new certificate of occupancy must be applied for and approved by the Construction Official and Fire Official before a person may enter a previously condemned building.
F-319.2 All doors providing access to the rear of an occupancy shall be marked, at the discretion of the Fire Official, with the name of the occupancy and street number.
F-403.3.1 No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit open burning of refuse or plant life, nor conduct a salvage operation with the use of open burning except for the limited purpose of outdoor cooking where done with equipment or a fireplace designed for such purpose and in a manner not offensive to persons in the vicinity thereof.
F-501.4.3.1 It shall be the responsibility of any contractor, maintainer, or building representative to notify all tenants, occupants, staff, Englewood Police Department, and the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to performing any tests, repairs, or other work that could cause the activation of any fire protection system or render any component of any fire protection system out of service.
F-501.4.3.1(a) A penalty of no less than $250 may be issued without previous verbal or written warning for failure to make all notifications described in F-501.4.3.1.
F-501.7 All new and existing fire alarm systems requiring a code to access system functions, such as reset and silence, shall utilize the City of Englewood Fire Department identification number "0215." Any system which requires a code in excess of four digits shall utilize a code approved by the Fire Official.
F-504.2.1.1 It shall be a violation for any person, owner, tenant, employee, or agent to reset, deactivate, or reduce the effectiveness of any fire alarm or suppression device prior to the arrival of the Englewood Fire Department.
F-504.2.1.1(a) A penalty of no less than $250 may be issued without previous verbal or written warning if such action described in Paragraph F of Section 504.2.1.1 above occurs in conjunction with an actual fire, smoke scare, or other actual emergency.
F-504.2.2 A penalty of no less than $250 may be issued without previous verbal or written warning to the owner, manager, or other agent in control of a premises for failing to order and direct the evacuation of building occupants in the event of a fire, smoke scare, alarm activation, or other emergency.
F-518.3.1 All new and existing buildings that contain a sprinkler/standpipe connection sanctioned by the Fire Department shall be equipped with a vandal-resistant cap as approved by the Fire Official. Such caps shall be installed at the expense of the building owner after receiving written notice of the compliance requirement. It shall be a violation of this code for any person or agency to remove, defeat, vandalize, or steal such protective cap.
F-518.4.1 All partial area sprinkler systems with a Fire Department connection shall have a sign located at the Fire Department connection stating the area of protection for that premises.
F-518.5 All Fire Department sprinkler and standpipe connections shall have a blue light located a minimum of five feet above the connection which shall be visible from the main street side of the building. The blue light shall remain illuminated 24 hours per day. The fixture shall be a pendant style and of a design approved by the Fire Official and shall consist of a blue globe illuminated by a long-life white bulb with an average life greater than 3,000 hours and providing no less than 800 lumens.
F-518.6 No person shall operate any fire hydrant without the express written permission of the Fire Official and the water company having jurisdiction. An exception shall be made for the use of a fire hydrant by any person employed or authorized by the water company of jurisdiction for such use. No use shall hinder or reduce the fire-fighting capability of a fire hydrant.
F-609.1 Every sleeping room located in a basement in an occupancy in Use Group R or I-1 shall have at least one window capable of being opened or, in the alternative, an exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue, or shall have access to not less than two approved independent exits. Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire-suppression system.
F-701.1.1 The Fire Official may require a commercial business to provide a written emergency response plan that details the procedures that will be used to ensure maximum public safety in the event of an emergency.
F-2001.2.1 A detailed site plan and tent or air-supported structure floor plan shall be provided with each application for approval of tents with an occupant load of 50 or more. The tent or air-supported structure floor plan shall indicate details of the means of egress, facilities, seating capacity, arrangement of the seating and location and type of heating and electrical equipment.
F-2103.1 Approval shall be required for storage located in any structure or on any lot of more than 1,000 cubic feet gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels, pallets or similar containers or rubber tires, baled cotton, rubber, cork or other similarly combustible materials.
F-2103.2.1 Aisles shall be maintained in all locations indoors or outdoors where materials are stored, displayed, shipped or processed.
F-2103.2.2 Where an aisle leads to an exit, exit door, stairway, passageway, or corridor, the aisle shall be at least as wide as the exit, exit door, stairway, or passageway.
F-2103.2.2.1 Mercantile display areas in stores exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor space shall have minimum aisles of 48 clear inches in all areas and exitways of the store.
F-2103.2.3 Storage shall be separated by a sufficient number of aisles so that piles of stored goods are not more than 20 feet wide or 10 feet wide if they abut to a wall. Main and cross aisles shall be no less than four feet wide and shall be located opposite window or door openings in exterior walls.
F-2103.2.4 The height of a pile of stored goods shall not exceed twice its smaller horizontal dimension.
F-2103.4.1 In rooms containing electrical control panels, utilities, fire protection controls, or other safety controls, aisles of 36 inches minimum shall be provided from all controls to all access points to the room. Such access points must be permanently marked with durable signage subject to Fire Official approval.
F-2103.4.2 Where, in the opinion of the Fire Official, a potential for repeated violations of aisle or storage requirements exists the person responsible for such storage may be required to maintain permanent durable markings on the floors or walls of such areas to delineate aisles and passageways.
F-2103.4.3 Where, in the opinion of the Fire Official, a serious hazard or violation potential of clearance to combustible storage exists he may order the erection of fixed barriers or fences to keep the proper clearance distances from heat-producing devices or utility equipment.
F-2301.2 Approval shall be required for the storage, dispensing, use or handling of hazardous materials as indicated in Chapters 24 through 43. The quantities for which approval is required shall be as indicated in the referenced chapters. A storage or processing facility, or other area regulated by this code, shall not be abandoned closed or substantially modified until a plan has been submitted to the Fire Official.
F-2301.3 A plan shall be submitted to the Construction Code Official, or other designated official so designated by the City Manager, to terminate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazardous materials at least 30 days prior to facility closure. The plan shall be approved and demonstrate that hazardous materials stored, dispensed, handled or used in the facility have been transported, disposed of or reused in a manner eliminating the need for further maintenance and any threat to public health and safety.
F-2301.3.1 Facilities shall be placed out of service in accordance with Sections F-2301.3.1.1 and F-2301.3.1.2.
F-230 1.3.1.2 Facilities for which approval is not kept current or is not monitored and inspected on a regular basis shall be deemed to be permanently out of service and closed in accordance with Section F-2301.3.
F-2310.1.1 The Englewood Fire Official and Englewood Health Official shall have the duty jointly or severally to inspect and enforce, with county or state inspectors as necessary, any reported violations of the New Jersey Clean Air Pollution Control Code and the Freshwater Pollution Control Act.
F-2314.10 Fire lanes and approved water supplies shall be provided for outside storage areas as required by the Code Official. Fire lanes shall be provided to within 100 feet of all portions of an outside storage area and shall comply with Section F-311. An approved water supply shall be provided. Fire hydrants capable of supplying the required flow shall be provided to within 150 feet of an outside storage area. The water supply and fire hydrants shall comply with NFPA 24 listed in Chapter 44.
F-2314.11 Where weather protection is provided for sheltering outside hazardous material storage areas, such storage shall not be considered inside storage where all of the following conditions are met:
1.	Structure supports and walls shall not obstruct more than one side nor more than 25 percent of the perimeter of the storage area.
2.	The distance from the structure and the structure supports to buildings, lot lines, public ways or exit discharge serving an adjacent structure shall not be less than the distance required for an exterior hazardous material storage area without weather protection.
3.	The overhead structure shall be of approved noncombustible construction with a maximum area of 1,500 square feet (140 m2).

§ 212-19 Basic fire control and enforcement authority.

A. Authority of the ranking Fire Department officer. The ranking Fire Department officer, as designated by the City Manager, who may be present at the scene of a fire or other emergency endangering life and/or property loss is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to ensure prompt and unhindered intervention and operation of the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Fire Suppression Division at all emergency incident scenes. The ranking Fire Department officer may prohibit any person, vehicle, or object from approaching the scene and may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle, or object that may impede or interfere with the operations of the Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau or a fire scene investigation.

B. Fire watch and protective standby,

(1) Whenever a determination is made by the Fire Official or the ranking Fire Department officer that an increased potential of fire, life, or property loss is present at any building, there may be ordered a protective watch to be preformed by trained personnel from the ranks of the Fire Prevention Bureau and/or the Englewood Fire Department. The requirement for such watch shall consider the status of occupancy and use, fire protection equipment, structural damage from fire or accident, and the potential for fire from all sources. The cost for this watch shall be borne by the owner of the involved property or the person responsible for creating such hazard and shall be paid within 30 days of receiving written proof of cost and man-hours. Uncollected monies are subject to collection through the Municipal Court and the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999 (N.J.S.A. 2A:58-12 et seq.).[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

(2) The decision of the ranking Fire Department Officer, as determined by the City Manager, shall be final in matters of immediate life safety or property loss.

C. Compliance with orders. No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the Fire Official or ranking Fire Department officer, as determined by the City Manager, or interfere with the compliance attempts of another individual.

D. Relief from personal responsibility. The Fire Official or employee charged with the enforcement of this code shall not be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accrued to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The Fire Official, or other employee as designated by the City Manager, or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code, and any agent acting in good faith and without malice shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in connection with the performance of official duties.

E. Jurisdictional liability. The jurisdiction shall not be liable under this code for any damage to persons or property, by reason of the inspection or reinspection of structures or equipment authorized herein, or failure to inspect or reinspect such structures or equipment or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any structure or equipment authorized herein.

§ 212-20 Rapid-entry systems.

A. The City of Englewood and the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau hereby requires the following minimum standards for all rapid-entry system devices required by this section. Devices that do not meet the criteria will be considered noncompliant and will not be considered as meeting the terms of this section.

(1) Lock and key minimum criteria.

(a) Locks must have the ability to be master keyed to the lock code utilized by the City of Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau and Englewood Fire Department.

(b) Lock cylinders must have a listing in accordance with UL 437, Safety Key Locks.

(c) System keys must withstand a minimum of 50 inch/pounds of torque when fully inserted.

(d) System keys shall be cut using a biaxial pattern similar to a Medco Level 3 or better.

(e) The vendor must be able to provide official proof of UL listing.

(f) System keys must be capable of being secured in an electronic retention device controlled from the Englewood Fire Department's communication desk.

(2) Key vault minimum criteria.

(a) Key vaults must be listed in accordance with UL 1037, Anti-Theft Devices.

(b) Key vaults must have a minimum door and wall thickness of one-fourth-inch plate steel.

(c) Key vaults must have a weatherproof gasket seal of neoprene or better around all openings.

(d) Key vaults must have a stainless steel dust cap or cover over the lock cylinder.

B. Security. The Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau realizes the need for exceptional security and control over the access to the system master keys. To provide the maximum level of protection, all system keys utilized by the Englewood Fire Department will be capable of being secured in a locked retention system that will only release the key upon receipt of an encoded signal via radio from the Englewood Fire Department's communications desk. Any vendor of Fire Department rapid-access systems must be able to provide an electronic key retention system with the following minimum criteria.

(1) Key retention system criteria.

(a) Decoder units must be capable of being selectively addressed from a remote dispatch center.

(b) Dispatch center encoder must transmit all signals in a coded format not easily duplicated.

(c) Decoder units must provide visual indication of "Release" and "Error" conditions.

C. Applicability. The requirements of this section shall apply to all new and existing structures other than one- and two-family owner occupied houses.

D. Installation. The key vault shall be installed in compliance with the following requirements.

(1) Installation criteria.

(a) The installation cost shall be the sole responsibility of the building owner.

(b) The key vault shall be installed in a prominent and viewable location near the main entrance of the building approved by the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau.

(c) The key vault, when practical, shall be installed approximately six feet above grade and no more than eight feet above grade.

(d) The building owner shall be responsible for installation of the key vault in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.

(e) Buildings which, either due to size, design or occupancy, have multiple public entrances shall install the key vault at a location specified by the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau and shall place an approved reflective sticker on all remaining doors indicating that the premises is equipped with a rapid-entry system.

E. Key vault contents.

(1) Keys/access devices. In any building with a rapid-access system the owner and/or occupants shall be required to provide at least the following keys or other access devices. All keys/access devices shall be adequately marked so as to identify their purpose.

(a) Main entrance door keys or access device.

(b) All exterior door keys.

(c) Keys to any utility rooms or areas containing the following controls or shutoffs: gas, electric, boilers/furnaces, water heaters, water, fire alarm systems, fire suppression system controls, or elevator controls.

(d) Any common area halls, laundry facilities, storage areas, and roof access doors/scuttles.

(e) In subdivided buildings, keys to access the individual areas occupied by various tenants.

(f) Any keys or combinations to locks securing fire alarm control panels, fire-suppression controls or utility panels/devices.

(g) Fire Department elevator service keys (a minimum of one for each elevator in the building).

(2) It shall be the responsibility of the owners/occupants to notify the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau of any changes in keys or additional keys which are placed in the key vault. Penalties may be assessed in the event box contents are not kept current.

F. Key vault size. It shall be the owner's responsibility to ensure that the key vault is of an appropriate size to accommodate the amount of keys/access devices required for the building.

G. Time for compliance. All existing buildings required to participate in accordance with this section shall be in compliance within 60 days of receiving written notice from the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau. Buildings under construction or renovation shall be in compliance prior to any required fire subcode inspection. In buildings under renovation where no fire subcode inspection is required, the building shall be in compliance prior to the final building inspection. Penalties may be assessed in the event compliance is not met.

H. Enforcement. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau. The Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau will be responsible for serving all notices of violation pursuant to this section as well as collecting any assessed penalties.

I. Penalties. Any building owner not in compliance with the installation requirement of this section within 60 days of being notified of the requirements for installation shall be fined an amount of not less than $250 and not to exceed $1,000. An owner/occupant who does not provide the required keys/access devices shall be fined an amount of $50 per day that the appropriate keys/access devices are not provided for installation. An owner/occupant who does not inform the Englewood Fire Prevention Bureau of a new lock installation or key/access device change may be subject to a penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $500 per occurrence. These penalties may be reassessed for each day the violation continues. These penalties pertain to this section only and do not preclude any additional penalties issued under N.J.A.C. 5:70-1 et seq. or ordinances of the City of Englewood. Any penalty assessed shall be paid within 30 days of issue. Unpaid penalties shall be turned over to the Englewood Municipal Court pursuant to the penalty collection statutes.

§ 212-21 Appeals.

Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 52:27D-208), any person aggrieved by any action of the local enforcing agency shall have the right to appeal to the Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals.