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Borough of Bellmawr, NJ
Camden County
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New Laws (21) Index Notes (2)
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bellmawr as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire Department — See Ch. 36.
Alarm systems — See Ch. 124.
Brush, grass, weeds and debris — See Ch. 146.
Unfit buildings — See Ch. 151.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 170.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 341.
Vacant property — See Ch. 347.
[Adopted 4-28-2011 by Ord. No. 02:02-11]
A. 
The permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code shall be as provided in the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70 et seq.
B. 
Any organization, association or corporation which has been duly organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey with a nonprofit status may have the permit fee waived as would otherwise be required under the New Jersey Uniform Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70 et seq., for the following permit types: Type 1 permit and Type 2 permit.
C. 
Any request for a waiver shall be in writing to the Fire Marshal setting forth the reasons for the request and the type of life-hazard use anticipated.
D. 
All municipally owned buildings, fire or EMS stations, and houses of worship shall be exempt from payment of non-life-hazard registration fees.
[Adopted 8-25-2011 by Ord. No. 07:14-11]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-202), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced in the municipality of Bellmawr.
A. 
The local enforcement agency shall be the Borough of Bellmawr Bureau of Fire Safety, which is hereby created in the Municipal Fire Department (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-7), through its designated agents, employees and assigns.
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The local enforcing agency shall be known as the "Bellmawr Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Safety."
A. 
The Bureau of Fire Safety shall enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq.) and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures, and premises within the established boundaries of Bellmawr other than owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings and shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code and related regulations.
B. 
The Bureau of Fire Safety responds to fire alarms, drives or accompanies fire apparatus, and assists in extinguishing fires.
C. 
The Bureau of Fire Safety shall meet all job description requirements.
The Bureau of Fire Safety established by § 222-3A of this article shall carry out the periodic inspections of life-hazard uses as required by the Uniform Fire Code and N.J.A.C. 5:70 et seq. on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
The local enforcement agency established by § 222-3A of this article shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Director of Public Safety of the Borough of Bellmawr and will be part of the Municipal Fire Department.
A. 
Appointment of Fire Official. The Bureau of Fire Safety shall be under the direct supervision of the Fire Marshal who shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bellmawr, upon the recommendation of the Mayor.
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The Fire Marshal shall serve for a term of one year, and fire inspectors and the Fire Prevention Specialist shall serve for a term of one year.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 73, Art. X, Fire Prevention Specialist.
C. 
Inspectors and other employees. Such inspectors and other employees as may be necessary in the local enforcement agency shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bellmawr, upon recommendation of the Mayor.
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Minimum requirements; qualifications of Fire Marshal and Fire Inspectors. The Fire Marshal shall be certified by the Department of Community Affairs as Fire Official and licensed as a fire protection inspector. Fire inspectors shall by certified by the Department of Community Affairs as fire inspector. All shall be certified Firefighter 1 from the Department of Community Affairs.
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Removal from office. Inspectors and other employees of the enforcing agency shall be subject to removal by the Mayor and Council for inefficiency or misconduct. Each employee so removed shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the accepting authority or a designated hearing officer.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 52:27D-208, any person aggrieved by any order of the local enforcement agency shall have the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of Camden County.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
In addition to the annual registration fee required pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq., and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70 et seq., including all acts, amendments, and supplements thereto and all regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the following registration fees for all other structures, buildings, and uses not defined as life-hazard uses shall be required:
A. 
All commercial buildings, premises and uses shall be registered with the Bureau of Fire Safety and shall pay an annual registration fee.
B. 
All commercial buildings, premises and uses other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be registered at least once each year.
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The annual registration fees shall be reflected in Chapter 210, Fees.