[Ord. No. 1998-13]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A.
52:27D-192 et seq., the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-1
et seq., shall be locally enforced in the Township of Greenwich.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The local enforcing agency shall be the Stewartsville Volunteer
Fire Company through its Bureau of Fire Prevention which is hereby
created therein. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall hereinafter be
known and designated as the local enforcing agency.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The local enforcing agency shall enforce the New Jersey Uniform
Fire Code in all buildings, structures and premises within the established
boundaries of the Township of Greenwich other than one- and two-unit
owner-occupied dwellings used exclusively for dwelling purposes, with
the exception of the inspection for and issuance of the certificate
of smoke detector compliance as provided herein, and buildings, structures,
and premises owned or operated by the federal government, interstate
agencies or the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The local enforcing agency shall faithfully comply with all
applicable requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the New
Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The Bureau of Fire Prevention established by § 3A-2 of this chapter shall be under the direct supervision and control of a Fire Official who shall report to the Chief of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall have at least one paid inspector.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The Fire Official shall be certified by the State of New Jersey
and appointed by the Township Committee of the Township of Greenwich.
The Chief of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company shall submit
for nomination a list of three names to the Township Committee for
such appointment.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
Inspectors and other employees of the enforcing agency shall
be appointed by the Township Committee of the Township of Greenwich.
The Chief of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company shall recommend
the names of such inspectors and other employees for such appointment.
All life hazard use inspectors shall be certified by the State of
New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The Fire Official shall serve for a term of three years. Any
vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The Bureau of Fire Prevention established by § 3A-2 of this chapter shall carry out the registration and periodic inspections life-hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The annual registration fees for life-hazard uses shall be in
accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-1
et seq.).
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
In addition to the registrations required by the Uniform Fire
Code, the following non-life-hazard uses shall register with the Bureau
of Fire Prevention. These uses shall be inspected once per year and
shall pay an annual fee as set forth below:
|
Type of Use Group
|
Annual Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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Business:
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B-a under 2,500 square feet
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$25
| |
|
B-b 2,500 to 4,999 square feet
|
$50
| |
|
B-c 5,000 to 7,499 square feet
|
$75
| |
|
B-d 7,500 square feet and over
|
$100
| |
|
Factory Use Group:
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F-a under 5,000 square feet
|
$75
| |
|
F-b 5,000 square feet and over
|
$150
| |
|
Mercantile Use Group:
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|
M-a under 2,500 square feet
|
$25
| |
|
M-b 2,500 to 4,999 square feet
|
$50
| |
|
M-c 5,000 to 7,499 square feet
|
$75
| |
|
M-d 7,500 to 11,999 square feet
|
$100
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|
Storage Use Group:
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S-a under 2,500 square feet
|
$25
| |
|
S-b 2,500 square feet and over
|
$50
| |
|
Residential Use Group:
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R-a non-owner-occupied 1 and 2 units
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$25
| |
|
R-b 3 to 6 units
|
$25
| |
|
R-c 7 to 12 units
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$50
| |
|
R-d 13 to 20 units
|
$175
| |
|
R-e over 20 units
|
$350
| |
|
Utility Use Group:
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|
U-a under 2,500 square feet
|
$25
| |
|
U-b 2,500 square feet and over
|
$50
| |
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
R-a uses shall only be inspected upon sale or change of tenant.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
Use groups are defined in the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C.
5:23-1.1 et seq.). Uses not classified above will be classified as
business uses.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
Uses required to register with the State of New Jersey as life
hazard uses shall not be required to register with this section.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
In the discretion of the Fire Official, vacant buildings will
be charged and inspected according to the previous use of the building.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be responsible for the issuance
of every certificate of smoke detector compliance for the sale, lease
or change of occupancy of every residential structure within the Township
of Greenwich.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
Before any Use Group R-3 structure is sold, leased or otherwise
made subject to a change of occupancy for residential purposes, the
owner of such structure shall obtain a certificate of smoke detector
compliance from the Bureau of Fire Prevention evidencing compliance
with the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for the
location and operation of smoke detectors within such structure.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
The fee for the application for a certificate of smoke detector
compliance for a Use Group R-3 structure shall be $25 per structure.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
Enforcement, violations and penalties shall be managed in conformity
with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code
and otherwise in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 1998-13]
In accordance with Sections 15 and 17 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and
52:27D-208) of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by
any action of the local enforcing agency shall have the right to appeal
to the Construction Board of Appeals of Warren County.
[Ord. No. 1996-9]
All properties within the Township of Greenwich having an automatic
fire alarm system or a fire sprinkler system shall be equipped with
a key box. Residential property shall be exempt from this requirement.
[Ord. No. 1996-9]
The key box shall be of UL-type and approved by the Greenwich
Township Building Inspector or Fire Official. The key box shall be
installed in a location approved by the Greenwich Township Building
Inspector or Fire Official.
[Ord. No. 1996-9]
The key boxes shall contain the following.
[Ord. No. 1996-9]
All existing buildings shall comply within 12 months of the
effective date of this section. All newly constructed buildings, not
yet occupied, or buildings currently under construction shall comply
immediately.
[Ord. No. 1996-9]
Any building owner violating this section after notice from
the Greenwich Township Building Inspector or Fire Official shall be
subject to a fine of $100.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
This section regarding firesafety and establishing requirements
for fire hydrants (this "section") shall be applicable to any and
all proposed plans or designs for new construction, including, but
not limited to, residential and commercial construction as well as
the construction, expansion and/or replacement of water mains or other
such public water supplies, within Greenwich Township ("new construction").
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
Any and all plans or designs for new construction shall incorporate,
include and support the installation of fire hydrants for purposes
of fire prevention and firesafety, as set forth herein.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
All fire hydrants within Greenwich Township (the "Township")
shall have:
a.
A total of three outlets, as follows: two two-and-one-half-inch National
Standard male-thread outlets and one four-and-one-half-inch National
Standard male-thread outlet with a five-inch Storz connection and
lock tab and cap; and
b.
Hydrant anchoring tee; and
c.
Six-inch gate valve; and
d.
Ductile-iron pipe, Class 52, six inches in diameter and length.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
The number of fire hydrants associated with any new construction,
placement of fire hydrants and required water flow for each fire hydrant
shall be calculated in accordance with the most-current edition of
the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 1142: Standard on
Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
The Fire Chief of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company,
or a representative so designated by the Fire Chief of the Stewartsville
Volunteer Fire Company, shall be the authority having jurisdiction
("AHJ") over the implementation and enforcement of this section.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
The proposed location of any fire hydrant ("location proposal")
within the Township shall be submitted, in writing, to the AHJ for
review and approval. The AHJ shall either approve or deny the location
proposal in writing. A copy of any approval issued by the AHJ, together
with the location proposal, shall also be provided to the water purveyor
that is responsible for the allocation and distribution of water to
the Township.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
Written notice of any maintenance, repair or replacement of
any fire hydrant within the Township shall be provided to the AHJ
at least seven days in advance of the commencement of said maintenance,
repair or replacement ("work"). Said notice shall identify the specific
fire hydrant at issue and the date that the work is scheduled to commence.
Upon completion of the work, the AHJ shall be notified accordingly,
and the AHJ shall thereafter inspect the fire hydrant at issue.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
All fire hydrants within the Township shall be tested at least
once per year. The Township shall be responsible for the testing and
maintenance of all fire hydrants located within a right-of-way of
the public streets within the Township. Fire hydrants that are owned
by private parties shall be tested and maintained in accordance with
this section at no cost to the Township.
[Ord. No. 2013-07]
If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision
of this section shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall
apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision
so adjudged, and the remainder of this section shall be deemed valid
and effective.
