The purpose of this article is to provide for the inspection
of nonresidential premises to ensure compliance with the International
Fire Code and applicable statutes and ordinances and to enhance the
prevention of fires and the protection of persons and property from
exposure to the dangers of fire and explosion through the issuance
of certificates of compliance.
The Chief of the Fire Department and/or the Fire Marshal shall
have the power to modify any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention
Code upon application, in writing, by the owner or lessee of premises,
or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties
in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code, provided
that the spirit of the code be observed, public safety secured, and
substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification when
granted or allowed and the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department
and/or the Fire Marshal thereon shall be entered upon the records
of the Department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.
Schedule of fees. The fee schedule for certificate inspections
and reinspections shall be established by resolution of the Township
Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Supervisor.
Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department and/or the Fire Marshal
shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a certificate applied
for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not
apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued
or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the
Chief of the Fire Department and/or the Fire Marshal to the Construction
Board of Appeals who shall conduct the appeal in accordance with the
provisions contained in 2009 International Fire Code, Appendix A,
Board of Appeals, within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed.
The Director of Public Safety or his/her designee or any authorized
officer, agent, employee or representative of the Township who presents
credentials may inspect any property for the purpose of ascertaining
compliance with the provisions of this article.