[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Emerson as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 12-1-2009 by Ord. No. 1389]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Prefabricated open-web wood trusses, wooden I-beams and joists,
truss joists, truss rafters, laminated beams, engineered studs and
similar materials.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
An emblem made of reflective material, in the shape and form
designed by the Emerson Fire Department, containing information identifying
a structure as containing light-framed construction practices.
Combination of materials used to form a construction for
occupancy, use or ornamentation, whether installed on, above or below
the surface of a parcel of land. The word "structure" shall also include
any building or improvement with a roof.
The Borough Construction Code Official shall determine if a
structure contains light-framed construction. All structures containing
light-framed construction lumber, materials and methods must have
a reflective symbol affixed to the exterior electrical meter panel
serving the structure. The reflective symbol shall be applied by the
Construction Code Official or Fire Official and shall be a condition
before any issuance of any certificates of approval or occupancy.
The reflective symbol shall be in the form designed by the Emerson
Fire Department and will contain lettering to identify the location
of any light-framed construction materials, engineered systems or
similar methods of construction used in the structure.
This chapter shall apply to all structures, whether residential,
commercial or otherwise, including structures existing at the time
of the effective date of this article, and permits existing dwelling
to be identified and the emblem affixed to the exterior electric meter
panel.
This article shall be enforced by the Construction Code Official
and Fire Official of the Borough of Emerson.
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.
