As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, all words and phrases in this chapter, as defined in Chapter
199, P.L. 1954, and N.J.S.A. Title 58, shall follow the same definitions and constructions as
in the state law.
No building or dwelling, the useful occupancy of which will
require the installation or erection of a water supply system or sewage
facilities, shall be occupied or used in the Township unless and until
the owner or occupant has first obtained a certificate of occupancy
from the Building Inspector of the Township. The certificate of occupancy
shall be issued by the Building Inspector only after the following
conditions have been fulfilled:
A. In the case of completion of a well, the applicant shall furnish
certified well log to the Township engineer, which certified well
log has been prepared by the well driller upon completion of the well
and shall show the depth and conformity of the well to Chapter 199,
P.L. 1954.
B. The Township Engineer shall furnish an inspection report certifying
that there has been satisfactory completion of the construction or
installation of sewage facilities and potable water supply system.
If the Township Engineer does not approve the sewage facilities or
potable water supply, his/her report shall set forth the reasons for
his/her disapproval. A copy of the inspection report made by the Township
Engineer, whether approved or disapproved, shall be sent to the applicant,
Building Inspector and secretary of the Board of Health.
The Board of Health shall have the power to make or cause to
be made such inspections and tests as may be necessary to carry out
the purposes of this chapter and the laws of the State of New Jersey,
and its authorized representatives shall at all times have the right
to enter upon lands of realty improvements for these purposes.
The use of all sewage facilities on boats shall be prohibited
during the period when the boats are in any harbor, creek, stream
or lagoon within the Township.