[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of River Vale as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-25-2010 by Ord. No. 225-2010]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Prefabricated open web wood trusses, wooden I-beam and joists,
truss joists, truss rafters, laminated beams, engineered studs and
similar materials.
An emblem made of reflective material, in the shape and form
designed by the River Vale 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 Township Construction 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
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 a form designed by the River
Vale 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 article 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 dwellings
to be identified and the emblem affixed to the exterior electric meter
panel.
This article shall be enforced by the Construction Official
and Fire Official of the Township of River Vale.
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 a separate and distinct
offense.
