[Ord. 1148, 11/5/2008]
The following definitions shall apply for this Part:
TRUSS CONSTRUCTION
A combination of members, such as beams, bars and ties, usually arranged in triangular units to form a rigid framework for supporting loads over a span of structural members that connect together to span the space between the walls of the building to support a vertical load.
TRUSS EMBLEM
A sign consisting of an isosceles triangle not less than 12 inches horizontally by six inches vertically made of reflective material with white as the background and red lettering containing the following:
A. 
"F" to signify a building or structure having a floor with truss construction;
B. 
"R" to signify a building or structure having a roof with truss construction; or
C. 
"FR" to signify a building or structure having both a floor and roof with truss construction.
[Ord. 1148, 11/5/2008]
1. 
Except as provided in Subsection 4 below, the owner of a building or a structure containing truss construction in any form or manner shall install and maintain a visible truss emblem to the left of the main entrance and at a height of not less than five feet above the floor level or at such other place as the Fire Marshal may determine.
2. 
The owner, developer and/or homeowners' association of a residential subdivision, residential condominium, or apartment complex shall install and maintain a truss emblem within the public right-of-way or upon the common element/area (in the case of a private street or condominium) at each entrance to such subdivision or condominium or at such other location as the Fire Marshal may determine.
3. 
Exemption. The owner of any single-family dwelling unit or semidetached dwelling containing not more than two dwelling units shall also be exempt from installing and maintaining a truss emblem.
4. 
Fire Marshal Approval. The owner and/or developer of any building or structure required to have a truss emblem under this Part shall include in his/her land development plan a plan for such truss emblem as to design and location for written approval by the Borough Fire Marshal.
5. 
Retroactive Compliance Required. The provisions of this section shall apply to the owners of existing buildings or structures having truss construction, but such owners shall have one year from the effective date of this Part to comply.
[Ord. 1148, 11/5/2008]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.