Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983, c. 385), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced
in the Borough of Roselle.
The local enforcing agency shall be the Fire Prevention Bureau
of the Roselle Fire Department.
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 Borough of Roselle, 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.
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
The local enforcing agency established by §
209-2 of this chapter shall carry out the periodic inspections of life-hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs. All buildings classified by §
209-10 or any other regulations as "life hazard" shall pay registration fees to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The fees remitted shall conform to those set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9.
The local enforcing agency established by §
209-2 of this chapter shall be a part of the Roselle Fire Department.
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by any order of the local enforcement
agency (or agencies) shall have the right to appeal said order to
the Construction Board of Appeals of Union County.
In addition to the inspection and fees required pursuant to
the Act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs,
the following additional fees and inspections shall be required:
B. Class 2:
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
(1) All multiple dwellings up to 10 units.
C. Class 3:
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
(1) All multiple dwellings from 11 units to 50 units, unless otherwise
provided by state statutes, rules or regulations.
D. Class 4:
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
(1) All multiple dwellings from 51 units to 100 units, unless otherwise
provided by state statutes, rules or regulations. Inspection Schedule.
E. Class 5:
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
(1) All multiple dwellings over 100 units.
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
All inspections Class 1 to Class 5 shall be inspected for compliance
with the provisions of this code periodically, but not less often
than specified herein:
Class
|
Inspection Schedule
|
Fee
|
---|
Class 1
|
(Reserved)
|
(Reserved)
|
Class 2
|
Once every 12 months
|
$50
|
Class 3
|
Once every 12 months
|
$75
|
Class 4
|
Once every 12 months
|
$100
|
Class 5
|
Once every 12 months
|
$200
|
[Amended 5-23-2001 by Ord. No. 2132]
A. The permit fees presently established by the Uniform Fire Code are
hereby adopted by the Borough of Roselle as follows:
[Amended 10-15-2008 by Ord. No. 2307-08; at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Type
|
Fee
|
---|
1
|
$54
|
2
|
$214
|
3
|
$427
|
4
|
$641
|
5
|
(Reserved)
|
B. In addition, a permit will be required for the following:
(1) Use of hydrants. A no-fee permit shall be required for the use of
any hydrant.
C. The following fees are required for copies of all reports, documents
and statements: $3 per page for copies.
[Added 5-23-2001 by Ord.
No. 2132; amended 12-16-2009 by Ord. No. 2337-09]
The enforcing authority may assess, levy, and collect penalties to insure compliance with this code. No penalty shall be imposed except upon issuance of a written order requiring abatement and the allowance of a reasonable specified period in which to comply, unless clear notice of violation otherwise exists. With the exception of a clear violation, penalties shall not be imposed unless notice has been provided in conformance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.11. The maximum penalty for any act or omission in violation of Chapter
209 shall be as follows:
A. A violation of §
209-11 shall carry a maximum penalty of imprisonment in the county jail or in any place provided by the Borough for the detention of prisoners, for any term not exceeding 90 days; or by a fine not exceeding $2,000; or by a period of community services not exceeding 90 days.
B. A violation of any other provision of Chapter
209 shall be in conformance with the penalties set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12.