[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Upper Saddle River as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-4-2010 by Ord.
No. 2-10]
The purpose of this article is to mandate the exterior identification
of all structures within the Borough of Upper Saddle River that utilize
lightweight wood, wood truss, steel truss, composite truss, laminated
wood, wood I-beams, or any other premanufactured lumber as a method
to construct, renovate, or alter any section of an individual structure
or dwelling unit. The pre-incident identification of these buildings
will provide fire-suppression crews with critical strategic and tactical
information to be utilized during fire-fighting operations and will
significantly enhance the safety of fire-suppression personnel operating
at emergency incidents. This article shall apply to all structures
consisting of truss or premanufactured building components not currently
regulated for identification within the current New Jersey Editions
of the Uniform Construction Code and the International Fire Code.
A.
ENGINEERED LUMBER
REFLECTIVE SYMBOL
STRUCTURE
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Prefabricated I-joists, truss joists, truss rafters, laminated
beams and studs and any other materials that may fit within this category.
An emblem made of reflective material, in the shape and form
as described by the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), the Uniform Fire
Code (UFC) and the International Fire Code, New Jersey Edition (IFC),
with the mentioned modifications, in order to maintain continuity
throughout the state in identifying as 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.
B.
All definitions in the current UCC, the UFC and the IFC shall be
the same for this article.
A.
The Borough Construction Official or designee shall determine if
a structure contains engineered lumber.
B.
All structures containing engineered lumber must have a reflective
symbol affixed to the following locations:
(1)
The primary location will be the electrical meter.
(2)
In the event the electrical meter is inside the structure, the secondary
location will be the area of the gas meter that is plainly visible.
(3)
In the event the gas meter is inside the building, the third and
final location will be the garage door.
C.
The reflective symbol shall be applied by the Construction Official
/ Fire Official or designee and shall be a condition of the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy in new construction and the certificate
of acceptance in other than new construction.
D.
The reflective symbol shall be an emblem made of reflective material,
in the shape and form as described by the UCC. The dimensions shall
be five inches by 2.5 inches. This shape and design shall be used
in order to maintain continuity throughout the state in identifying
a structure as containing engineered lumber.
E.
This reflective symbol will be supplied by the Borough at no expense
to the owner.
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. Existing structures shall be
posted according to these guidelines with the owner's consent.
This article shall be enforced by the Construction Official,
the Zoning Officer and the Fire Official of the Borough of Upper Saddle
River.
It is the responsibility of the homeowner to assure the integrity
of the reflective symbol. In the event it is removed, damaged or fades
over time, it shall be the owner's responsibility to contact
the Building Department to have a new reflective symbol installed.
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 $250 per violation.
Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate
and distinct offense.
