[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of River Edge as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-19-2009 by Ord. No. 1675]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Prefabricated I-joists, truss joists, truss rafters, and
laminated beams and studs.
An emblem made of reflective material, in the shape and form
designed by the River Edge Fire Department, containing information
identifying a structure as containing engineered lumber.
A combination of materials to form a construction for occupancy,
use or ornamentation, whether installed on, above or below the surface
of a parcel of land.
The Borough Construction Official shall determine if a structure
contains engineered lumber. All structures containing engineered lumber
must have a reflective symbol affixed to an electrical meter serving
the structure. The reflective symbol shall be applied by the Construction
Official and shall be a condition of the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
The reflective symbol shall be in the form designed by the River
Edge Fire Department and will contain lettering to identify the location
of any engineered lumber in the structure.
This article shall apply to all structures, whether residential,
commercial or otherwise, including structures existing at the time
of the effective date of this article.
This article shall be enforced by the Construction Official
of the Borough of River Edge.
Any person violating this article by refusing to use the reflective
symbol or by removing or tampering with the reflective symbol shall
be subject to a fine in an amount of $25 per violation. Each day that
a violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct
offense.
