[Adopted 2-16-1993 by Ord. No. 93-1 (Ch. 28, Art. V, of the 1992 Code)]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L. 1983, c. 383),[1] the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced in the Township of Cranford.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-202.
The local enforcement agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures and premises within the established boundaries of the Township of Cranford, 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.
The local enforcing agency established by § 223-2 of this article shall carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
[Amended 6-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-24]
The local enforcing agency shall be under the direct supervision of the Fire Official.
[Amended 6-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-24]
A. 
The Fire Chief in consultation with the Fire Official of the Fire Department shall assign inspectors in the local enforcing agency. Inspectors will be career members of the Fire Department.
B. 
Inspectors shall perform their duties in accordance with the regulations set forth in the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act,[1] any person aggrieved by any order of the enforcement agency (or agencies) shall have the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of Union County.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 52:27D-208.
[2]
Editor's Note: Original § 28-34, Supplements, which immediately followed this section, was repealed 6-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-24.
[Amended 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-10; 6-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-24; 9-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-19]
A. 
The permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code shall be amended to be as follows:
(1) 
Type 1: $54.
(2) 
Type 2: $214.
(3) 
Type 3: $427.
(4) 
Type 4: $641.
(a) 
Exception: There shall be no fee for Type 4 permits for storage or activity at a premises registered as a life hazard use in accordance with Subchapter 2 of N.J.A.C. 5:70.
(5) 
Type 5: Reserved.
B. 
The Fire Official is authorized to waive fees for permit applications pertaining to activities which are directly sponsored or operated by the Township of Cranford, Cranford Board of Education, their constituent entities, or other governmental or religious entities.
[Amended 6-5-1995 by Ord. No. 95-22; 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-10; 6-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-24; 10-24-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-12; 5-20-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-07]
A. 
The following buildings, uses and premises contained in this section shall be subject to registration fees and periodic inspections:
(1) 
C-1 inspections:
(a) 
Business use with less than 1,000 square feet.
(b) 
Mercantile use with less than 1,000 square feet.
(2) 
C-2 inspections:
(a) 
Business use with more than 1,000 square feet but less than 2,500 square feet.
(b) 
Mercantile use with more than 1,000 square feet but less than 2,500 square feet.
(c) 
Eating establishments with a maximum occupancy load of fewer than 50.
(d) 
Factory use with less than 2,500 square feet.
(e) 
Storage use with less than 2,500 square feet.
(3) 
C-3 inspections:
(a) 
Business use with more than 2,500 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet.
(b) 
Mercantile use with more than 2,500 square feet but less than 7,500 square feet.
(c) 
Factory use with more than 2,500 square feet but less than 12,000 square feet and all occupancies in Use Group F-2.
(d) 
Storage use with more than 2,500 square feet but less than 12,000 square feet.
(e) 
Common areas of multi-tenant buildings that are less than three stories.
(4) 
C-4 inspections:
(a) 
Business use exceeding 10,000 square feet.
(b) 
Mercantile use with more than 7,500 square feet but less than 12,000 square feet.
(c) 
Common areas of multi-tenant buildings that are three stories or more.
(5) 
R inspections:
(a) 
Individual dwelling units in buildings housing three or more units. Dwelling units include apartments, condos and town homes.
B. 
Required inspections.
(1) 
All C-type inspections shall be conducted for compliance with the provisions of this code periodically, but not less than specified herein:
(a) 
Type C-1: once every 12 months.
(b) 
Type C-2: once every 12 months.
(c) 
Type C-3: once every 12 months.
(d) 
Type C-4: once every 12 months.
(e) 
Type R: once every 12 months (common areas) and 60 months (dwelling units).
(2) 
Annual registration fees shall be:
(a) 
Type C-1: $35.
(b) 
Type C-2: $65.
(c) 
Type C-3: $125.
(d) 
Type C-4: $250.
(e) 
Type R uses:
[1] 
R-1 (three to seven units): $75;
[2] 
R-2 (eight to 16 units): $100;
[3] 
R-3 (17 to 25 units): $200;
[4] 
R-4 (25 to 49 units): $300; and
[5] 
R-5 (50+ units): $400.
C. 
Occupancies registered as life hazard uses (LHUs), as per the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, shall be exempt from all locally required registration fees.
[Amended 6-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-24; 10-24-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-12; 5-20-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-07]
A. 
Inspections and certificates regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors required for the sale, lease or other occupancy of residential dwellings required by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, P.L. 1991, c. 92 (N.J.S.A. 57:27D-198.1), and its amendments, shall have a fee of $50, which is included within the fee for applications for a certificate of continued occupancy.
B. 
No certificate of continued occupancy will be issued unless the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Ten-year sealed battery or hard-wired interconnected smoke detection devices are installed on each level of the home and in the area of the bedrooms, including basements and finished attics;
(2) 
Carbon monoxide alarms are installed in compliance with state and local laws;
(3) 
Secondary power sources are adequately labeled pursuant to P.L. 2025, c.19;
(4) 
Stormwater systems and sump pumps comply with § 255-15D of the Municipal Code;
(5) 
All building permits are closed;
(6) 
Address numbers are visible pursuant to § 169-3A of the Municipal Code; and
(7) 
All other state and local requirements for the issuance of a certificate of continuing occupancy are met.