[Ord. #287, § 1, 6-12-61]
A Code as hereinafter set forth defining and regulating trailer
courts; establishing minimum standards governing the construction,
alteration and maintenance, as per the State Uniform Construction
Code, and the operation and sanitation of trailer courts; establishing
minimum standards governing the utilities and sanitary facilities
to be provided at trailer courts; fixing the responsibilities and
duties of the owners and operators of trailer courts; declaring and
defining certain trailer courts as nuisances and authorizing inspections
of trailer courts; declaring and fixing penalties for violation thereof
is adopted.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean the Township Council.
Shall mean and include major changes, replacements, or repairs
to the trailer court layout and service facilities.
Shall mean any properly qualified and licensed person who
is delegated to function within specified limits as the agent of the
Administrative Authority.
Shall mean and include building, constructing, or installing
a new trailer court or enlarging an existing trailer court or its
facilities.
Shall mean a trailer coach which does not have a toilet and
a bathtub or shower.
Shall mean animal and vegetable matter originating in houses,
kitchens, restaurants and hotels, produce markets, etc.
Shall mean a trailer coach that has a toilet and bathtub
or shower.
Shall mean a trailer court constructed, altered or operated
in violation of the provisions of this Code declared to be a nuisance
and detrimental to public health.
Shall mean:
Individual water supply which is a water supply used for the
potable, culinary, or other domestic purposes of a single family.
Public water supply which is a municipally or privately owned water supply, approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health under the provisions of Article I, Chapter 10 of Title 58 and Article I, Chapter 11 of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes, which is distributed to consumers through a public water supply system.
Semi-public water supply which is a water supply, intended for
potable, culinary or other domestic purposes, other than a public
potable water supply or an individual water supply.
Shall mean a municipally or privately owned system comprising
of structures which operating alone or with other structures result
in the derivation, conveyance, (or transmission) or distribution of
water for potable or domestic purposes to consumers in twenty (20)
or more dwellings or properties; this definition does not include
a public water treatment plant.
Shall mean a municipally or privately owned structure by
means of which water prior to discharge into a public water supply
system is subjected to the addition of a substance in order to enhance
the safeness of the water used for drinking or domestic purposes.
Shall mean garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
Shall mean a building providing a separate toilet and bathing
facilities for men and women, laundry facilities and at least one
(1) slop water closet.
Shall mean a vehicle used, or so constructed as to permit
its being used, as a licensed conveyance upon the public streets or
highways and constructed in such a manner as will permit its occupancy
as a dwelling or sleeping place for one (1) or more persons.
Shall mean a plot of ground within a trailer court, designated
for the accommodation of one (1) trailer coach.
Shall mean land and premises upon which any trailer coach,
occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, is located.
[Ord. #287, § 2, 6-12-61; Ord. #2017-21 re: Building
Construction Official]
a.
No person owning or operating any trailer shall remove, or cause
to be removed, the wheels or any similar transporting devices from
the trailer, or otherwise permanently affix it to the ground in such
a manner as would prevent the ready removal of the trailer, without
first obtaining a permit from the Building Construction Official.
b.
Any alteration to any trailer as set forth above, or the building
of any addition affixed to the ground to any trailer, shall be construed
as removing it from the provisions of this chapter and converting
it into a dwelling, and it shall thereupon be subject to the requirements
of the Township's Zoning Regulations.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Required. No person shall construct, alter, maintain or operate a
trailer court within the boundaries of this municipality until a valid
license or permit shall have been issued by the Township Council.
b.
Approval to Construct or Alter. Trailer courts shall not be constructed
or altered by any person until the Administrative Authority has given
formal approval by issuance of a license or permit.
c.
Procedure for Obtaining Approval to Construct. Licenses or permits
to construct shall not be issued until the Administrative Authority
has inspected and approved the proposed trailer court site and has
received and approved final plans, specifications and reports prepared
by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect fully
describing and setting forth all data as hereinafter required or as
may otherwise be required by the Administrative Authority or its authorized
agent:
1.
Preliminary plans and reports may be submitted for review.
2.
An applicant shall submit for approval the final plans, specifications
and reports prepared by a licensed professional engineer or registered
architect which shall include the following data:
(a)
Plot plan showing:
(1)
Area and dimensions of tract.
(2)
Streams, water courses and any proposed diversions.
(3)
Contours of original grades and proposed grade changes.
(4)
Service buildings or other proposed structures.
(5)
Roads and walkways.
(6)
Water and sewer lines.
(7)
Fire hydrants and drinking fountains.
(8)
Size and arrangement of trailer coach spaces.
(9)
Playground areas.
(10)
Refuse storage stations.
(b)
Detailed plans and specifications of service buildings, roads,
walks and other proposed construction.
(c)
Detailed plans and specifications for water supply, sewerage
and electrical facilities.
3.
The applicant shall also submit:
(a)
A statement from the municipal agency responsible for administration
of planning and zoning ordinances that construction of the trailer
court as proposed is not in violation of such ordinances.
(b)
A statement from the municipal official responsible for administration
of the building, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, planning and
zoning ordinances that construction as proposed is not in violation
of such ordinances.
d.
Procedure for Obtaining a License or Permit to Alter.
1.
A license or permit to alter a trailer court shall not be issued
until the Administrative Authority has received a letter of application,
together with such plans, specifications or reports as may be requested
by the Administrative Authority to fully describe the proposed alteration.
2.
Upon compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter and
Code and approval of the requested alteration or proposal, a license
or permit shall be issued for the alteration.
e.
Existing Trailer Courts. Provisions of this Code relating to construction
shall not apply to trailer courts in existence at the time of its
adoption, except that any alteration of any portion of such trailer
courts shall be made in accordance with the applicable provision of
this Code.
f.
Approval to Operate. Trailer courts shall not be operated by any
person until the Administrative Authority has given formal approval
by issuance of an appropriate license or permit. This license or permit
shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises where it
may be readily observed by all patrons. No person shall operate a
trailer court whose license is suspended.
g.
Procedure for Obtaining License or Permit to Operate. Licenses or
permits to operate a trailer court shall not be issued until a properly
executed application containing information as requested has been
submitted to and approved by the Administrative Authority.
[Ord. #287, § 8, 6-12-61; Ord. #90-6, §§ 1,
2, 2-12-90; Ord. #92-25, §§ 1, 2; Ord. #99-26, § 1,
2-22-99]
The following fees and charges are established for the issuance
of a license or permit to construct, alter, or maintain and operate
a trailer court:
a.
An annual fee of one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) dollars for each
trailer court providing facilities for not more than one (1) trailer;
b.
Two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars for each trailer court providing
facilities for not less than two (2), nor more than three (3) trailers;
and
c.
One thousand two hundred fifty ($1,250.00) dollars for each trailer
court providing facilities for an excess of three (3) trailers.
d.
The sum of two ($2.00) dollars per week or part thereof for each
trailer. License or permit shall expire on the anniversary date of
issuance each year. The fee is hereby expressly declared to be imposed
for revenue and as to the annual fee established by paragraph a.,
this shall be payable in advance for each year. Each licensee or permittee
shall maintain a court registry and each week prepare three (3) copies
of the same, so far as it pertains to the preceding week setting forth
the license number of the trailer, the serial number, type and license
number of each automobile, the date of arrival, whether the trailer
is still at the court and, if not, the date of departure, and the
age, name and last permanent address of the owner of each trailer
and automobile and of each occupant thereof. A copy shall be delivered
to the Township Clerk, the Chief of Police of the Township and the
Township Tax Collector, together with payment to the Tax Collector
of any and all sums which may be due to the Township. No such license
or permit shall be transferable without the permission of the Township
Council.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
General. Licenses or permits required by this chapter and Code may
be denied or suspended by the Township Council for failure to comply
with this chapter and Code.
The Township Council shall afford the person whose license or
permit to construct, alter or operate a trailer court has been denied
or suspended an opportunity to be heard in a public hearing; and following
this to be informed of the Board's decision as provided by paragraphs
b and c of the subsection.
b.
Denial of License or Permit. Persons denied a license or permit shall
be so notified in writing by the Administrative Authority. The notice
shall specify the reason for such action and the remedial action necessary
to obtain approval for issuance of a license or permit.
c.
Suspension of License or Permit to Operate. The license or permit
of any person to operate a trailer court may be suspended at any time
when in the opinion of the Administrative Authority such action is
necessary to abate a present or threatened menace to public health.
d.
Suspension Notification. The person whose license or permit has been
suspended or his/her representative in charge of the trailer court
shall, at the time such license is suspended, be informed that the
license or permit to operate the trailer court is suspended, the reason
for the action and the remedial action to be taken before the suspension
may be lifted. Thereafter and within twenty-four (24) hours, written
notice of suspension containing the same information given at the
time the license was suspended shall be forwarded registered mail
to the last known address of the person whose license was suspended.
e.
Hearings.
1.
Persons whose licenses or permits have been suspended shall be afforded
a hearing before the Administrative Authority within three (3) days
after the suspension, or thereafter at such person's option,
to show cause why the suspension should be lifted. The Administrative
Authority shall, within seven (7) days after the hearing, render a
writ-ten decision confirming or rescinding the suspension. The person
whose license or permit has been suspended shall be notified in writing
of the decision and reasons therefor.
2.
Persons whose licenses or permits have been denied shall be afforded
a hearing before the Administrative Authority within seven (7) days
after the denial, or thereafter at such person's option, to show
cause why a license or permit should be granted. The Administrative
Authority shall, within seven (7) days after such hearing, render
a written decision confirming or rescinding the denial of a license
or permit and shall notify the person whose license or permit has
been denied in writing of its action and reasons therefor.
[Ord. #99-26, § 1, 2-22-99]
For any license issued pursuant to the terms of this section
whose renewal application has not been received on or before December
31st, a late fee shall be charged of fifty ($50.00) dollars for each
license.
[Ord. #99-26, § 1, 2-22-99]
A condition for approval for the license is that all municipal
taxes, liens, and fees have been paid.
[Ord. #287, §§ 3, 4, 7, 6-12-61]
a.
No person owning, leasing, or having custody and control of any trailer
shall locate, park, keep, or maintain the trailer upon any lot or
tract of land within the Township, except upon a trailer court conducted,
maintained, and licensed in full and complete compliance with all
of the provisions of this chapter and Code.
b.
No person owning, leasing, or having control of the use of any lot
or tract of land within the Township shall permit any trailer to be
located, parked, kept, or maintained thereon, unless the lot or tract
of land be a part or portion of a trailer court conducted, maintained
and licensed in full and complete compliance with all of the provisions
of this chapter and Code.
c.
Every trailer court shall be established and located in compliance
with the Township's Zoning Regulations and any revision or amendment
thereof, insofar as the same is or may be applicable.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
The site of a trailer court shall be well drained, and not adjacent
to a swamp or marsh.
[Ord. #287, 6-12-61]
Each trailer coach space shall contain a minimum area of one
thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet, shall be at least
twenty-five (25') feet wide, and its boundaries clearly marked.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
All roads in the trailer court shall be continuous, at least twenty
(20') feet in bed width, and shall have an unobstructed access
to a public street or highway.
b.
Where roadside parking of motor vehicles is proposed in place of
off-road parking, the following road bed widths are required:
Parallel parking, one (1) side - twenty-six (26') feet
Parallel parking, both sides - thirty-two (32') feet
Diagonal parking, sixty (60°) degrees, one (1) side - thirty-six
(36') feet
Diagonal parking, sixty (60°) degrees, both sides - fifty-two
(52') feet
Perpendicular parking, one (1) side - forty (40') feet
Perpendicular parking, both sides - sixty (60') feet
c.
Areas required for roadside swales or gutters and public walks shall
not be included in determining road widths and minimum trailer coach
space.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Roads and parking areas shall be constructed of concrete or
macadam, or of gravel, crushed stone, sand, clay, slag, or other suitable
materials, with a light bituminous surface treatment, oil coating
or other dust preventive material. Roads shall be properly drained.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
A system of public walks at least three (3') feet in width shall
be provided from all trailer coach spaces to all service and playground
facilities.
b.
Walks shall be constructed of concrete, macadam, gravel, fine stone,
cinders or other materials, providing a safe, stable footing. Stepping
stones may be used from main walks to trailers.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Trailer coaches shall be parked on each space as defined in subsection 24-4.2 above so that there will be at least fifteen (15') feet side-to-side spacing between coaches, ten (10') feet end-to-end spacing between coaches and any adjoining property line, twenty-five (25') feet from the sideline of any public street or highway, and fifteen (15') feet from any building or structure. Additionally, trailer coaches shall be parked in accordance with the regulations of the planning and zoning regulations of this municipality.
b.
Parking shall not be permitted between trailer coaches. Sufficient
parking area for at least one (1) motor vehicle per trailer coach
shall be provided.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Permanent additions shall not be built onto or made part of any trailer
coach. Skirting is permitted but not to attach the coach permanently
to the ground, provide a harborage for rodents or create a fire hazard.
b.
Wheels of the trailer coach shall not be removed, except for repairs.
Jacks or stabilizers may be used for stabilization purposes.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
A minimum of one hundred (100) square feet per coach space shall
be provided in one (1) or more places for playground areas, be restricted
to such use, and protected from main highways, parking areas and access
roads.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Space shall be provided for one (1) or more outside drying areas
where adequate inside drying facilities are not provided. A minimum
of fifty (50) square feet per coach space is required for the outside
clothes drying areas.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
The number of trailer coaches permitted in a trailer court shall
not exceed the number of trailer coach spaces.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Public areas of the trailer court shall be completely lighted
at night with a minimum illumination of at least three tenths (0.3)
foot candles.
[Ord. #337]
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
One (1) or more service buildings having at least one (1) laundry
tray and slop water closet shall be provided for each trailer court.
All such buildings shall be of permanent construction.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Additional facilities for dependent trailers shall be provided
in accordance with the following:
a.
For twenty (20) or less dependent trailers:
|
Facilities
|
Male
|
Female
|
|---|---|---|
|
Toilets
|
1
|
2
|
|
Urinals
|
1
|
-
|
|
Lavatories
|
2
|
2
|
|
Showers
|
1
|
1
|
b.
For more than twenty (20) dependent trailers:
|
Facilities
|
Male
|
Female
|
|---|---|---|
|
Toilets
|
One (1) for every ten (10) or less dependent coaches.
|
One (1) for every ten (10) or less dependent coaches.
|
|
Urinals
|
May be partially substituted for total toilet requirements above,
but not for more than one-third (1/3) of the total toilet requirements.
| |
|
Lavatories
|
One (1) for every ten (10) or less dependent coaches.
|
One (1) for every ten (10) or less dependent coaches.
|
|
Showers
|
One (1) for every twenty (20) or less dependent coaches.
|
One (1) for every twenty (20) or less dependent coaches.
|
|
Laundry trays
|
One (1) for every twenty (20) or less dependent coaches.
|
One (1) for every twenty (20) or less dependent coaches.
|
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Dependent trailer coaches shall not be located more than two
hundred (200') feet from any service building.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
The interior finish of the service building shall be moisture
resistant. The floors shall be constructed of material impervious
to water and easily cleanable. Material impervious to water shall
be extended upward from the floor along all walls and dividing partitions
to a height of at least six (6") inches. The floor shall be sloped
to floor drains connected to the sewerage system.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Men's and women's toilet rooms shall be distinctly
marked, separated by a sound proof wall, and screened by means of
a vestibule or wall to prevent a direct view into such rooms when
the exterior doors are open. Toilet and laundry rooms shall not be
connected by a common door.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Water closets shall be located in separate compartments equipped
with self closing doors.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Shower facilities shall be required for both men and women.
Individual shower stalls, at least three (3') feet by three (3')
feet in size, shall be installed for women and shall be provided with
a dressing compartment of at least the same dimensions, which are
screened from view and equipped with a stool or bench. Gang-type shower
compartments with an adjacent dressing room may be constructed for
men in place of individual shower stalls.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Laundry rooms and toilet rooms shall not be connected by a common
doorway.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
A water closet with seat removed shall be installed in each
service building. Rooms having slop water closets shall be separated
from the laundry and toilet rooms, and shall have a single direct
opening to the outside. Hot and cold water faucets, located over the
bowl, shall be provided in addition to the flush mechanism used for
cleaning of the bowl.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Window areas in service buildings shall be equal to at least
twelve (12%) percent of the floor area. Windows shall be located as
high as practicable and along more than one (1) wall wherever possible.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Toilet and laundry rooms shall be well lighted at all times
in accordance with the following requirements:
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Service buildings shall be maintained at a temperature of at
least seventy (70°F) degrees Fahrenheit during use.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
A continuous supply of hot water shall be available in each
service building.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Trailer court buildings, including restaurants and dining rooms
used for the preparation and serving of food and drink, shall be constructed
and operated in accordance with the laws and regulations of this State
and municipality applicable to public places where food and drink
are offered for sale to the public.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Office buildings, filling stations and any other auxiliary building
not specifically covered in this Code shall be constructed in accordance
with the laws and regulations of this municipality governing such
installations.
b.
Toilet facilities provided in these buildings shall not be included
in the computation of the total toilet fixtures required under this
section.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
The plumbing of all buildings shall be installed in accordance
with the provisions of the Plumbing Code of this municipality.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Each trailer court shall be supplied with water from an approved
public potable water supply, if available. If an approved public potable
water supply is not available, a water supply, approved by the local
Board of Health, shall be developed in accordance with the provisions
of the Standards for Construction of Water Supply Systems for Realty
Improvements Promulgated by the State Commissioner of Health in accordance
with Chapter 199, P.L. 1954 and if not, a public water supply system
as defined herein shall be considered a semipublic water supply. Water
from semipublic water supplies shall meet the standards of quality
fixed by the State Commissioner of Health.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Water systems shall be designed to meet fire protection requirements of Section 24-13 of this chapter and shall include services to all buildings and all trailer spaces. The minimum capacity of the system shall be such as may be required by the authority responsible for fire protection and shall not be less than one hundred twenty-five (125) gallons per trailer space per day. Piping shall be so arranged as to provide six (6) g.p.m. at each trailer space outlet with a residual pressure of approximately twenty (20) p.s.i. with twenty (20%) percent of the outlets flowing at the prescribed rate of six (6) g.p.m. The water system of each trailer court shall be piped to all buildings and all trailer spaces.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
No physical connection may be made between an approved public
potable water supply and an unapproved water supply. A semipublic
water supply is considered as an unapproved water supply for the purpose
of this section of the Code even though it may meet the potable water
standards adopted by the State Department of Health.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Individual water service connections provided for direct use
by trailer coaches shall be so constructed that they will not be damaged
by the parking of the coaches. The connection shall consist of a riser
terminating at least four (4") inches above the ground level, with
two (2) three-fourths (3/4") inch valved outlets threaded so that
a flexible metallic tubing with a screw connection may be attached
between the riser and coach. The ground surface around the riser pipe
shall be graded to divert surface drainage away from the connection.
(Note: Fig. 1, attached to this chapter, shows details of a typical year round water connection for trailer courts. A shut-off valve with a stop-and-waste cock is prohibited. A service curb protecting the services supplied from damage by trailers and towing vehicles, is shown on Fig. 3.)
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Each coach space shall be provided with at least a three (3")
inch building sewer, trapped below the front line and extending at
least four (4") inches above the surface of the ground. It shall be
further protected by a concrete collar at least three (3") inches
in depth and extending twelve (12") inches from the connection in
all directions. The sewer outlet shall consist of a three (3") inch
or larger quarter-bend or Y, capped with standard ferrules with eight
(8") inch screw plugs provided with keeper chains fastened to the
concrete collar. The hose connecting the trailer coach to the sewer
outlet shall be watertight, equipped with a threaded connection to
connect to the sewer outlet and with either a threaded, fitted or
clamped connection for the coach drain. The trailer court owner shall
maintain in good repair several spare connecting hoses to be used
when privately owned hoses do not meet the requirements of this provision.
(Note: Fig. 2, attached to this chapter, shows details of a typical sewer connection for trailer courts. A service curb protecting the services supplied from damage by trailers and towing vehicles, is shown on Fig. 3.)
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Sewer lines shall be laid in trenches separated horizontally from
any potable water line by at least five (5') feet of undisturbed
or well compacted earth or laid in a common trench with the potable
water line placed on a firm foundation at the side of the trench at
least twelve (12") inches above the top of the sewer line.
b.
The minimum size of sewer lines shall be six (6") inches and shall
be laid at the following minimum grades:
|
Pipe Size
|
Vitrified Tile, Concrete
|
Asbestos Cement
|
|---|---|---|
|
6"
|
0.65%
|
0.40%
|
|
8"
|
0.40%
|
0.24%
|
|
10"
|
0.29%
|
0.18%
|
|
12"
|
0.22%
|
0.14%
|
c.
All sewer line joints shall be made as watertight as possible to
minimize ground-water infiltration.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Manholes shall be located at every change in direction, at every
junction of two (2) or more branch sewers and at intervals of not
more than four hundred (400') feet. Cleanouts extending to grade
and provided with cleanout plugs may be used in place of manholes
on six (6") inch lines, and be at intervals of not more than one hundred
(100') feet.
b.
Where tight manhole covers and cleanouts are employed, each sewer
lateral serving a row of coach spaces shall be properly vented at
its upper end. Where septic tanks are used the line(s) entering the
tanks shall be vented between the tank and the first trailer coach
connection.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Where the sewer lines of a trailer court are not to be connected
to the public sewer system, a disposal system shall be installed in
accordance with the Standards for Construction of Sewerage Facilities
for Realty Improvements promulgated by the State Commissioner of Health
in accordance with Chapter 199 P.L. 1954.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a trailer
court shall be so managed as to prevent health hazards, rodent harborage,
insect breeding, accident hazards, or air pollution.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
All refuse shall be stored in metal containers having tight
fitting metal covers and as may be required by ordinance. Where separation
of refuse is required separate marked containers shall be provided.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
At least six (6) gallons of refuse storage capacity per day shall
be provided for each trailer coach space.
b.
Refuse containers necessary to comply with the provisions of paragraph
a above shall be permanently located no farther than one hundred fifty
(150') feet from any trailer coach space.
c.
Racks or holders shall be provided at all container locations to
minimize spillage and container deterioration and prevent rodent harborage.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Where suitable collection service is not available the trailer
court operator shall provide this service at least twice a week for
garbage and as often as necessary for other refuse but not less than
once a week. Such refuse shall be collected and transported in covered
vehicles or covered containers.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
Trailer courts shall be kept free of receptacles and other articles
which may hold water and provide temporary breeding places for mosquitoes.
Permanent mosquito control measures such as drainage or filling depressions
in which water may collect shall be taken by the person licensed to
operate a trailer court and supplemental larvicidal measures shall
be provided by him/her when necessary.
b.
Fly breeding shall be controlled by eliminating the insanitary practices
which provide breeding places. Garbage cans shall be repaired or replaced
when so damaged that they will leak or their lids do not fit in a
fly tight manner. The area surrounding the garbage can racks or holders
shall not be permitted to become littered with garbage nor saturated
with waste liquids from garbage. All garbage cans shall be washed
frequently and fastened to racks or holders to prevent overturning.
c.
The growth of brush, weeds and grass in trailer court areas shall
be controlled. Insecticidal measures shall be applied if necessary
of if requested for this reason by the Administrative Authority.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
a.
All food handling establishments and service buildings shall be ratproofed.
b.
Storage areas shall be maintained in such a manner as to eliminate
the possibility of rodent harborage. The space beneath trailer coaches
shall not be used to store supplies. Lumber, pipe and other building
material shall be stored at least eighteen (18") inches above the
ground.
[Ord. #287, § 12, 6-12-61]
Trailer courts shall be maintained in such manner as to prevent
the growth of ragweed, poison ivy and poison sumac.
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Electrical systems and equipment installed in trailer courts
shall be of an approved type and installed in accordance with the
provisions of the National Electrical Code.
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The system and exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment
and conductors shall be grounded in accordance with the provisions
of the National Electrical Code. The grounded conductor of the trailer
supply system shall be effectively grounded at each trailer supply
center.
(Note: The trailer supply center contains one (1) or more attachment
plug receptacles with appropriate over-current protection.)
*No. 70, published by the National Fire Protection Association
and by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
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Each trailer unit shall be provided with a twenty-five (25) ampere minimum, multiwire receptacle with appropriate over-current protection, conveniently located for the trailer supplies. The grounding terminal of the receptacle shall be connected to the grounding conductor required in subsection 24-11.2 above.
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At each supply center there shall be provision for preventing
strain on or undue wearing of the supply cord. Similar provisions
shall be made for connections between the plug of the supply cord
and the receptacle. Supply cords shall be maintained in a good and
safe working condition.
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The service conductors, service equipment, feeders, and feeder
equipment shall have adequate current capacity to conduct safely the
current for the loads supplied. In determining the capacity required
for this equipment and conductors, the authorities having jurisdiction
and the utility company should be consulted.
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All handling and storage of gasoline, fuel oil or other flammable
liquids or gases shall be consistent with nationally recognized standard
good practice for the safeguarding of life and property. Compliance
with the standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters or other
nationally recognized safety standards shall be deemed to be prima
facie evidence of compliance with this requirement. The applicable
standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters are set forth
in Pamphlets Nos. 30 and 58 respectively, titled "Standards of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Storage and Handling of
Flammable Liquids" and "Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters
for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases".
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a.
Container Filling. Liquefied petroleum gas containers shall be filled
at a properly equipped container filling plant located in accordance
with paragraph b below, or from a tank truck subject to the restrictions
set forth in paragraph c below, provided that in either case the operations
are in compliance with the applicable requirements of the standards
prescribed in pamphlet No. 58 for the storage and handling of liquefied
petroleum gases. During these operations no vapor or liquid shall
be vented to the atmosphere, and container filling in either instance
shall be performed only by qualified personnel during daylight hours.
b.
Location of Filling Plant. Filling plants may be located in the trailer
court provided that the entire operation including the storage container,
is located not less than fifty (50') feet from the nearest trailer,
important buildings, or group of buildings, or line of adjoining property
which may be built upon, and not less than twenty-five (25')
feet from any public street or highway. The filling plant and storage
containers shall be enclosed by manproof fencing or otherwise protected
from tampering or physical damage. The access to the enclosed area
shall be kept locked when unattended.
c.
Filling from Tank Truck. Containers installed at any trailer may
be filled at that location by tank truck, except that such filling
shall be limited to three (3) containers or one hundred (100) pounds
at any one (1) trailer location, provided that such filling operation
is conducted not closer than five (5') feet to the trailer exit.
Filling operations in excess of this limitation shall be conducted
at a filling plant conforming to subsection 24-13.2b of this chapter.
d.
Empty Containers. Empty liquefied petroleum gas containers for trailer
coaches shall be replaced with filled containers or removed.
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Trailer coach areas shall be kept free of combustible refuse.
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When an approved public potable water supply system providing
public fire protection is available, all buildings and trailer court
spaces shall be located within six hundred (600') feet of standard
fire hydrants with at least one (1) two and one half (2 1/2")
inch outlet and one (1) two and a half (2 1/2") inch outlet with
a one and one half (1 1/2") inch hose adapter. Hydrants shall
be installed in such a manner so as to be accessible from a road and
shall be supplied in such a manner as to provide a free flow of not
less than two hundred (200) g.p.m. at a residual pressure of twenty
(20) p.s.i. at any hydrant.
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Where an approved public potable water supply system providing
public fire protection is not available the water supply system shall
be equipped with two (2") inch frost protected risers with one and
one half (1 1/2") inch capped hose connections spaced at intervals
not more than three hundred (300') feet from any building or
trailer space.
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At least one (1) hose reel or other supply of one and one half
(1 1/2") inch hose in sufficient length to reach any point of
the court from a hydrant or hose connection shall be provided at suitable
weather protected locations.
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First aid fire equipment as prescribed below shall be provided,
maintained, and always readily available at each trailer court. The
word approved as used in this subsection shall mean as approved by
the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
a.
Class "A" Fires. At least one (1) unit of approved first aid fire
equipment for each ten (10) trailers. Such equipment includes approved
pump tanks, extinguishers and water barrels with fire buckets.
b.
Class "B" Fires. (Involving Flammable Liquids and Grease). Approved
carbon dioxide, vaporizing liquid, foam or dry chemical extinguishers.
At least one (1) unit for each ten (10) trailers and one (1) unit
for each restaurant kitchen.
c.
Class "C" Fires. (Involving Electricity). Approved vaporizing liquid,
carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers. At least one (1) unit
for each trailer court and one (1) for each switchboard and maintenance
shop.
d.
Grass and Woods Fires. Approved "back pack" extinguishers shall be
provided for courts subject to exposure to grass or woods fires. It
is recommended that a fire break be provided around the perimeter
of the camp where the court may be exposed to grass or woods fires.
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Watchman services shall be provided as prescribed by law and
the official responsible for fire protection in this municipality.
Approved watchman's clocks and station equipment shall be provided
where watchman service is required. Watchman service shall be required
if in the opinion of the Township Council such service is reasonable
and essential.
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Trailer court buildings and premises shall be subject to inspection
by the Administrative Authority.
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