[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Wood-Ridge as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 249.
[Adopted 10-19-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-12 (Ch. 112, Art. I,
of the 1986 Code)]
The purpose of this article is to mandate the exterior identification
of all structures within the Borough of Wood-Ridge 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 any 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 firefighting operations and 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 New Jersey edition of the Uniform Construction Code and
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, and
laminated beams and studs; any other materials that may fit within
this category.
An emblem made of reflective material, in the shape and form
as described in 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 identifying a 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 UCC, UFC and IFC which appertain to the subject
matter set forth in this article shall be applicable herein.
A.
The Borough Construction Code Official, Property Maintenance Code
Enforcement Officer and Zoning Officer shall determine if a structure
contains engineered lumber. 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 plainly visible.
(3)
In the event the gas meter is inside the building, the third and
final location will be the garage door.
B.
The reflective symbol shall be applied by the Construction Code Official,
Fire Official and/or other representative and shall be a condition
of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy in new construction,
the certificate of acceptance in other than new construction, and
at the time any and all other inspections are conducted by any Borough
agency or department.
The reflective symbol shall be an emblem made of reflective
material, in the shape and form as described by the UCC. Dimensions
shall be five inches by 2.5 inches. The shape and design shall be
used in order to maintain continuity throughout the state identifying
a structure as containing engineered lumber. This reflective symbol
will be supplied by the Borough for a fee of $5 payable by 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.
This article shall be enforced by the Construction Code Official,
Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer, and
the Fire Official of the Borough of Wood-Ridge.
[Amended 12-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-21]
It is the responsibility of the homeowner or commercial business
owner to assure the integrity of the reflective symbol. In the event
of removal, damage or fading, it shall be the owner's responsibility
to contact the Construction Code Office in order to install a new
reflective symbol.
