[Ord. 7/22/71, S4]
The storage for resale of explosives and blasting agents referred
to in section 12.5b of the fire prevention code is hereby prohibited.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S5]
a.
The limits referred to in section 16.22a of the fire prevention code
in which storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks
is prohibited, except in that portion of the borough which is situated
west of the tracks of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.
b.
The limits referred to in section 16.61 of the fire prevention code,
in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are
prohibited, except in that portion of the borough which is situated
west of the tracks of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S6]
The limits referred to in section 21.6a of the fire prevention
code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited
within fifty (50) feet of any structure, property line or right-of-way.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S7]
The routes referred to in section 12.7m of the fire prevention
code for vehicles transporting explosives and blasting agents are
hereby established as follows:
a.
North-South route along River Road.
b.
East-West route along Main Street.
In each instance where motor vehicles transporting explosives
and blasting agents seek to use any route, including those herein
established, the bureau of fire prevention shall first be contacted
and permission granted before these routes, including those herein
provided, may be used.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S8]
The routes referred to in section 20.14 of the fire prevention
code for vehicles transporting hazardous chemicals and other dangerous
articles are hereby established as follows:
a.
North-South route along River Road.
b.
East-West route along Main Street.
In each instance where motor vehicles transporting hazardous
chemicals or other dangerous articles seek to use any route, including
those herein established, the bureau of fire prevention shall first
be contacted and permission granted before these routes, including
those herein provided, may be used.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S9]
The fire lanes referred to in section 28.16 of the fire prevention
code are hereby established as follows:
To provide ingress to and egress from sides and rear of all
multiple dwellings, public buildings or commercial establishments
or any other lanes established by deputy chief in charge of the bureau
of fire prevention and the chief of the fire department.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S10; New]
a.
Whenever a permit or license is required by the terms of this code,
the fee shall be as set forth herein and paid to the borough clerk
of the Borough of Bogota prior to the issuance of such permit or license
by the bureau of fire prevention. If there is no fee designated for
the issuance of any particular permit, there shall be no charge for
the issuance of the permit or license by the bureau of fire prevention.
b.
The following fees shall be paid to the borough clerk prior to the
issuance of a permit or license by the bureau of fire prevention yearly
on January 1 of each year unless otherwise provided for:
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Bureau of Fire Prevention
Bogota Fire Department
Fee Schedule
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All fees shall be yearly unless otherwise provided.
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1.
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Acetylene — storage and generators. (Welding or cutting,
generation and/or storage)
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(a)
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Welding and cutting
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$20.00
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(b)
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Generation thereof
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$35.00
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2.
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Acids — use, handling, storage, manufacture, transportation.
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(a)
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Use, handling, storage (under 55 gallons)
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$10.00
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(b)
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Each carboy over initial 55 gallons
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$10.00
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(c)
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Storage for resale
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$20.00
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(d)
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Manufacturing
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$75.00
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(e)
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Transportation — per vehicle
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$10.00
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3.
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Ammunition (see small arms ammunition).
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4.
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Arc welding and/or cutting
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$20.00
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5.
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Automobiles.
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(a)
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Auto tire rebuilding plants
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$50.00
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(b)
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Auto wrecking yards — junkyards — waste material
handling plants
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$50.00
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6.
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(Reserved)
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7.
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Bowling alleys.
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(a)
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Per alley (or lane)
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$5.00
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(b)
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Pin and alley refinishing
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$15.00
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8.
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Bulk storage — any material not otherwise provided for
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(a)
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Per tank
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$25.00
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9.
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Calcium carbide — storage.
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(a)
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Up to 1,000 pounds
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$35.00
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(b)
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Each additional 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof
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$35.00
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10.
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Cellulose nitrate (see plastics).
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11.
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Combustible fibers and materials.
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(a)
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Storage and handling
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$25.00
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12.
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Compressed gases — storage, handling and use.
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(a)
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Up to first 2,000 cubic feet (flammable)
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$20.00
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(b)
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Each additional 1,000 cubic feet
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$20.00
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13.
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Dipping and/or spraying of flammable finishes
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$20.00
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14.
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Dry cleaning.
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(a)
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Use and storage of 500 gallons or under.
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(1)
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Class IV
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$10.00
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(2)
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Class III
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$15.00
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(3)
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Class II
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$20.00
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(4)
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Class I
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$25.00
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15.
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Dust producing processes (explosive)
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$35.00
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16.
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Edible fats or oils
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(a)
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Manufacturing, processing or refining
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$35.00
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17.
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(Reserved)
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18.
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Fireworks and pyrotechnics (manufacture and storage prohibited).
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(a)
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Per display
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$25.00
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19.
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Flammable liquids and/or combustible liquids not otherwise provided
for herein.
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(a)
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Each tank up to 1,000 gallons capacity
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$15.00
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(b)
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Each tank from 1,000 to 5,000 gallons capacity
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$20.00
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(c)
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Each tank from 5,000 to 25,000 gallons capacity
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$30.00
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(d)
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Each tank from 25,000 to 100,000 gallons capacity
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$40.00
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(e)
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Each tank over 100,000 to 500,000 gallons capacity
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$75.00
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(f)
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Each tank over 500,000 gallons capacity
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$150.00
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(g)
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Transportation per vehicle
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$15.00
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(h)
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Manufacturing or refining
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$300.00
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20.
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Fumigation of multiple dwelling and commercial establishments
- fire prevention division to be notified each occurrence.
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(a)
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Fee per annum
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$15.00
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21.
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Fruit ripening processes
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$15.00
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22.
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Garages.
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(a)
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Repair, storage or display.
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(1)
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Up to ten cars
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$10.00
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(2)
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From 11 to 50 cars
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$20.00
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(3)
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Over 50 cars
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$30.00
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(b)
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Each wheeled gasoline tank
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$5.00
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(c)
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Storage of gasoline for operation of public or commercial garages
including automotive service stations.
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(1)
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For each 500 gallons or part thereof
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$4.00
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(d)
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Storage of kerosene, motor oils, alcohol, lubricating oils,
etc., for operation of public or commercial garages including automotive
service stations.
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(1)
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For each 60 gallons or part thereof
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$2.00
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23.
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(Reserved)
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24.
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(Reserved)
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25.
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Hazardous chemicals (not otherwise covered) storage or handling.
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(a)
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In excess of 100 pounds
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$20.00
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(b)
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1,000 pounds or over or part thereof
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$30.00
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26.
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Heat producing devices (using gasoline, kerosene or other flammable
liquids).
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(a)
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Fee applicable per unit.
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(1)
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Residential
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$10.00
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(2)
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Commercial
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$20.00
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27.
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Lumberyards.
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(a)
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Storage in excess of 1,000 board feet
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$25.00
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28.
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Liquid petroleum — storage and handling.
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(a)
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Fee
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$35.00
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(b)
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Use per 100 # tank or up to 100 # tank
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$2.00/tank
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29.
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Matches.
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(a)
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Storage in excess 60 matchmen's gross
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$30.00
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30.
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Magnesium.
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(a)
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Storage, handling and processing
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$35.00
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31.
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(Reserved)
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32.
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Places of assembly.
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(a)
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Permit required
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No fee
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33.
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Paint stores.
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(a)
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Establishments, handling oils paints, varnishes or lacquers
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$20.00
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34.
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(Reserved)
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35.
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Plastics or nitrocellulose products, flammable film, etc.
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(a)
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Use, manufacture or sale, storage or transportation.
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(1)
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100 pounds to 2,000 pounds
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$25.00
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(2
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2,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds
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$30.00
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(3)
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Over 10,000 pounds
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$35.00
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36.
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Refrigeration.
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(a)
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In excess of 20 pounds of refrigerant
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$25.00
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37.
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Small arms ammunition
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(a)
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Storage or storage for resale
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$75.00
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38.
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Tank vehicle transportation. (See flammable liquids, section
19).
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39.
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(Reserved)
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40.
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Tents.
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(a)
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For public assembly
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$10.00 per tent
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41.
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Woodworking plants
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$35.00
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42.
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Waste material handling plants
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$35.00
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[Ord. 7/22/71, S11; New]
Whenever the fire marshal shall disapprove an application or
refuse to grant a permit 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 from the decision of the fire marshal to the mayor and
borough council within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision
appealed.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S12; New]
The fire marshal shall have power to modify any of the provisions
of the fire prevention code upon application in writing by the owner
or lessee or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties
in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code, provide
that the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured,
and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification
when granted or allowed and the decision of the fire marshal thereon
shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy
shall be furnished the applicant.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S13; New]
The fire marshal and the mayor and borough council shall act
as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons
an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies,
which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in
the code. The fire marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place
in his office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
[Ord. 7/22/71, S14]
a.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the code hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the bureau of fire prevention or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and liable to the penalty stated in Chapter III, section 3-1. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
b.
The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent
the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
[Ord. #927, S1; Ord. #943, SS1-2]
No person shall use, possess or store containers of propane
or other compressed gases (except medical gases) on the premises of
any one (1), two (2) or multi-family dwelling unless a permit for
each such container has been obtained from the bureau of fire prevention.
Said permit shall be provided at no fee. No more than two (2) such
containers shall be permitted per dwelling. No permit shall be granted
for any such container in excess of twenty (20) pounds in size. No
such container in excess of five (5) pounds in size shall be stored
inside any dwelling or attached garage.
[Ord. #927, S1; Ord. #943, SS1-2]
No person shall possess, use or store any medical gases on the
premises of any one (1), two (2) or multi-family dwelling in the Borough
of Bogota without first obtaining a permit therefor from the bureau
of fire prevention. No fee shall be charged for said permit. When
the possession, use or storage of medical gases terminates, the permit
holder shall notify the bureau of fire prevention and the permit therefore
shall be terminated. For purposes of this subsection, medical gases
shall be defined as any compressed gas certified by a treating physician
to be necessary for the health or medical treatment of an occupant
of the premises.
[Ord. #927, S1]
a.
Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 16-2.1 shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 3-1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Bogota, provided that in no event shall the penalty for a first violation exceed a fine of ten ($10.00) dollars. The imposition of one (1) penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time. When not otherwise specified, each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of
Ordinance No. 906.
[Ord. #1332, S1]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L.
1983 c. 383), the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-1 et
seq.) shall be locally enforced in the Borough of Bogota.
[Ord. #1332, S2]
The local enforcing agency shall be the Bogota Fire Department
through its bureau of fire prevention which is hereby created therein.
The bureau of fire prevention shall hereafter be known as the local
enforcing agency.
[Ord. #1332, S3; Ord. #1386, S1]
a.
The local enforcing agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire Code within
all buildings, structures, and premises within the municipal boundaries
of the Borough of Bogota other than one and two family owner occupied
dwellings used exclusively for dwelling purposes and buildings, structures
and premises owned or operated by the Federal Government or agencies
of the State of New Jersey.
b.
The local enforcing agency shall faithfully comply with all applicable
requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code
and regulations promulgated pursuant to the codes.
c.
The local enforcing agency will provide for annual registration of
all non-owner occupied single-family structures, non-owner occupied
two-family structures and owner occupied two-family structures. The
provisions of this section shall be waived for any one (1) unit in
a two-family structure that is occupied by an owner of the property.
d.
The owner(s) of all non-owner occupied single-family structures,
non-owner occupied two-family structures and owner occupied two-family
structures shall report to the enforcement agency whenever a change
in occupancy occurs during the annual registration period.
[Ord. #1332, S4]
a.
The bureau of fire prevention established by subsection 16-3.2 of this section shall be under direct supervision and control of the fire official, who shall carry the rank of fire marshal, and shall report to the chief of the fire department.
b.
The bureau of fire prevention shall have at least one paid fire official
and such other inspectors may be approved by the mayor and council
where there is sufficient funding for the position.
[Ord. #1332, S5; Ord. #1386, S1]
a.
Appointment and qualifications of fire official. The fire official
shall be appointed by the mayor and council. Upon recommendation of
the fire chief, the fire official must be certified by the appropriate
agency of the State of New Jersey. The fire official must also keep
his certification from the State of New Jersey in good standing at
all times.
b.
Appointment and qualifications of fire inspectors and other employees.
Inspectors and other employees of the enforcing agency shall be appointed
by the governing body upon recommendation of the fire official. All
life hazard use inspectors shall be certified by the State.
c.
Appointment of legal counsel. The mayor and council shall designate
the borough attorney legal counsel to assist the agency in enforcing
the Uniform Fire Code.
d.
Term of office. The fire official shall serve for a term of a minimum
of one year; any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
e.
Removal from office. The fire official, inspectors and other employees
of the agency shall be subject to removal by the governing body for
just cause. Before removal from office, all persons shall be afforded
an opportunity to be heard by the governing body or a hearing officer
designated by governing body who rendered a report to the governing
body of his finding.
[Ord. #1332, S6]
The bureau of fire prevention established by subsection 16-3.2 of this section shall carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Safety Code on behalf of the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
[Ord. #1337, S7; Ord. #1386, S1]
In addition to the registration required by the Uniform Fire
Code, the following uses shall register with the bureau of fire prevention.
These uses shall pay the following yearly registration fees.
a.
Assembly:
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A-1 Eating establishment, under 50 occupancy
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$40.00
|
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A-2 Take out food service, no seating
|
$40.00
|
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A-3 Church or Synagogue
|
N/A
|
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A-4 Recreation centers, multi purpose rooms, fewer than 50
|
$40.00
|
|
A-5 Court rooms, libraries, fraternal org., condominium center,
under 50
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$60.00
|
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A-6 Senior Citizens center, fewer than 50
|
$60.00
|
b.
Business/professional:
|
B-1 Professional use one and two story, less than 5,000 sq.
ft. per floor
|
$45.00
|
|
B-2 One and two story, more than 5,000 sq. ft., less than 10,000
sq. ft. per floor
|
$65.00
|
|
B-3 One and two story, more than 10,000 sq. ft.
|
$90.00
|
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B-4 Three to five story, more than 5,000 sq. ft. per floor
|
$115.00
|
|
B-5 Three to five story, between 5,001 and 10,000 sq. ft.
|
$165.00
|
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B-6 Three to five story, over 10,000 sq. ft.
|
$235.00
|
c.
Retail:
|
M-1 One story, less than 2,000 sq. ft.
|
$40.00
|
|
M-2 One and two story, 2,001 to 5,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$80.00
|
|
M-3 One and two story, 5,001 to 8,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$125.00
|
|
M-4 One and two story, more than 8,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$210.00
|
d.
Manufacturing (factory)-Non life hazard only:
|
F-1 One and two story, less than 3,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$100.00
|
|
F-2 One and two story, 3,001 to 7,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$135.00
|
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F-3 One and two story, more than 7,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$210.00
|
e.
Storage-Non life hazard only:
|
S-1 One and two story, less than 3,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$85.00
|
|
S-2 One and two story, 3,001 to 7,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$135.00
|
|
S-3 One and two story, 7,000 sq. ft., per floor
|
$210.00
|
f.
Residential:
[Amended 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 1590]
|
R-1* Non-owner-occupied one-family
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$100
|
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R-2* All two-family dwellings
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$150
|
|
R-3 3 to 10 units (multiple-family)
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$200
|
|
R-4 11 to 20 units
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$300
|
|
R-5 21 units or more
|
$400
|
*Subject to annual registration and inspection for compliance
with New Jersey State statute and Borough of Bogota ordinances.
1.
The annual registration and reregistration fee shall be waived for
all senior citizens and veterans who have been approved for the New
Jersey State Senior Citizen's Property Tax Deduction pursuant to N.J.S.A.
54:488.43 or the Veteran's Property Tax Deduction pursuant to N.J.S.A.
54:4-8.13.
2.
Failure to register non-owner occupied dwellings, and all two-family
structures prior to the 1st of January of each calendar year, shall
result in receipt of written notice from the enforcing agency. Failure
to comply with written notice from the enforcing agency shall result
in a maximum fine for a first offense of $2,000.00. Continuing and
subsequent noncompliance shall result in a fine of $2,000.00 or forfeiture
of all rents derived from the inception of this ordinance,* whichever
is greater. If fine is imposed, each day shall be treated as a separate
offense and shall be calculated separately from the initial fine imposed.
3.
Structures subject to registration under N.J.S.A. 55-13B-1 et seq.
are exempt from compliance with this paragraph.
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1386, codified herein, was adopted
September 16, 2010.
g.
Fire lane violations:
|
For parking in a legally designated (marked)fire lane
|
$50.00
|
|
Second offense
|
$75.00
|
|
Third offense
|
$100.00
|
|
Fourth offense
|
$250.00
|
|
Fifth offense or more
|
$500.00
|
h.
Fire reports:
To obtain a copy of the fire report: $10.00
[Ord. #1332, S8]
[Ord. #1332, S9]
(Reserved)
[Ord. #1332, S10]
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 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 local construction board of appeals.
(If no such body exists, appeals shall be made to the County construction
board of appeals.)
[Ord. #1332, S11]
a.
Buildings owned by the Borough of Bogota are exempt from fees imposed
by this section. Buildings of life hazard use, owned by the Borough
of Bogota shall be regulated in accordance with applicable State regulations.
b.
Buildings owned by the Borough of Bogota are subject to all the required
inspections and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code.
[Ord. #1332, S12]
If required, non life hazard safety registration fee is not
paid to the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Borough of Bogota by
December 31, of the current year; a late charge may be imposed by
the bureau of fire prevention. The late charge shall be two times
the annual inspection fee for the property involved.
[Ord. #1332, S13]
The owners of businesses which require non life hazard registration
fees be paid under this section, shall be responsible for the payment
of said fees to the Borough of Bogota.
[Ord. #1332, S14]
The fire official may set penalties as are permitted by the
Uniform Fire Code. Enforcement, violations, penalties shall be managed
in conformity with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Code
and all other laws of the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. #1332, S15; Ord. #1386, S1]
a.
All monies generated by the use of the Uniform Fire Code and the
Uniform Fire Safety Act shall be used to support the Office of the
Fire Official and Fire Prevention Education.
b.
All monies generated by the annual registration, and any fines collected
regarding that registration, from non-owner occupied single-family
and all two-family dwellings shall be provided for use to the Borough
of Bogota.
[Ord. #1386, S1]
a.
Upon receipt of a complaint pertaining to illegal housing at a structure
that has been registered under the provisions herein, the enforcement
agency shall be authorized and permitted to reinspect said property
for violations.
b.
Refer to Borough of Bogota Ordinance #1355 "Illegal Occupancies and
Conversions."
[Ord. #1187, S1]
The following minimum standards are established for all rapid
entry devices required by this section. Rapid entry devices that do
not meet these criteria are violative of this section.
a.
Rapid access lock and key minimum criteria.
1.
Locks must have the ability to be master keyed to the lock code utilized
by the Bogota Fire Department.
2.
Lock cylinders must have listing in accordance with UL 437, Safety
Key Locks.
3.
System keys must withstand a minimum of fifty (50) in./lbs. of torque
when fully inserted.
4.
System key shall be cut using a biaxial pattern similar to a Medeco
Level 3 or better.
5.
Vendor must be able to provide official proof of UL Listing.
6.
System keys must be able to be secured in electronic retention device
controlled from dispatch.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
To provide the maximum level of protection available, all system
keys other than the back up key will be contained in a locked retention
system that will only release the key upon an encoded signal via radio
from the Bogota Public Safety Communication Center. The back up key
shall be held by the Bogota Police Department and will be signed out
to the fire official in case of need. Any vendor of fire department
rapid access systems must be able to provide an electronic key retention
system with the following minimum criteria.
a.
System key retention system criteria.
1.
Decoder units must be capable of being selectively addressed from
a remote dispatch center.
2.
Decoder units must be capable of generating an audit report use and
activation.
3.
Dispatch center encoder must transmit all signals in a coded format
that is not easily duplicated.
4.
Encoder unit must be capable of generating printed audit reports.
5.
Decoder units must provide visual indication of "Release" and "Error"
conditions.
[Ord. #1187, S1; Ord. #1208, S1]
The requirements of this section shall apply to all new and
existing enclosed structures other than one (1) or two (2) family
owner occupied residences and outbuildings used as storage sheds except
as otherwise set forth herein. Existing three (3) family owner occupied
structures are not required to comply with this section.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
In any building with a rapid access device, either mandated
or voluntary, the owner or occupant shall provide at least the following
items:
a.
Main entrance door keys or access device.
b.
Keys to any utility rooms or areas containing any of the following
controls or shutoffs: gas, electric, water, fire alarm, fire sprinkler,
or elevator controls.
c.
Any common area halls, laundry facilities, storage areas and roof
access doors/scuttles.
d.
In a subdivided building, keys to access the individual areas occupied
by various tenants with tags identifying the location to which the
key applies.
e.
Any keys or combinations to locks securing any fire alarm or fire
suppression controls.
f.
In any building in which one (1) key vault is required all of the
items listed in paragraphs a to e shall be included in the key vault.
In all buildings in which a secondary vault is required, the exterior
vault shall contain the items listed in paragraphs a and b as well
as the key to the secondary vault, if another key is required to open
the secondary vault. The items listed in paragraphs c, d, and e shall
be in the secondary key vault.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
a.
The Bogota Fire Prevention Bureau shall designate a reasonably suitable
mounting location.
b.
The acquisition and installation costs shall be the sole responsibility
of the owner of the structure.
c.
It shall be the building owners'/occupants' responsibility to acquire
and install the device in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and specifications.
d.
In all buildings, which either due to their size or design have multiple
public entrances, the owner, manager, tenant, or occupant shall install
the key vault at the entrance specified by the Bogota Fire Prevention
Bureau and shall place an approved reflective sticker in all remaining
doors indicating that the premises is equipped with rapid access device.
e.
It shall be the duty of the building owner/occupant to acquire and
install a secondary key vault in buildings in which more than one
(1) tenant or occupant shares a common entrance, vestibule, atrium,
hallway, or other similar access point. The secondary key vault shall
be in a readily accessible location just inside the doorway designated
as the main access door.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
All existing buildings required to comply with the requirements
of this section shall be in compliance with same within sixty (60)
days of being notified by the fire prevention bureau in writing. Notices
will be hand delivered to the owner/occupant and mailed via regular
mail. Buildings under new construction shall be in compliance before
the issuance of a fire safety certificate. Any building under renovation
shall be in compliance before any required fire subcode inspection.
In buildings under renovation where no fire subcode permits need be
issued, compliance shall be before the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
In all buildings where a rapid access device is installed the
owner/occupant shall be required to notify and provide any new or
additional keys whenever locks to a premises are changed.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Bogota
Fire Department and Fire Prevention Bureau. The fire prevention bureau
shall be responsible for serving all notices of violations pursuant
to this section.
[Ord. #1187, S1]
Any building owner not in compliance with an installation requirement
of this section within sixty (60) days of being notified of the need
for such installation shall be fined an amount of not less than two
hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars and not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00)
dollars. Any owner/occupant who does not inform the Fire Department
of a new lock installation or key change may be subject to a penalty
of not less than fifty ($50.00) dollars and not more than two hundred
fifty ($250.00) dollars per occurrence. These penalties may be reassessed
for each day the violation continues. These penalties pertain to the
requirements of this section only and do not preclude any additional
penalties issued under N.J.A.C. 5:18-1 et seq. or Revised General
Ordinances of the Borough of Bogota. Any penalties assessed shall
be paid within thirty (30) days of issue. The Bogota Municipal Court
shall have jurisdiction over all alleged violations and in addition
to the above penalties may impose a term of incarceration not to exceed
thirty (30) days per violation on the owner, manager, tenant, or occupant.
[Added 11-12-2020 by Ord.
No. 1546]
a.
For fire protection systems out of service, the Bogota Fire Department
and the Fire Official shall be notified immediately, and where the
Fire Official determines that an imminent hazard exists pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.16, the building shall either be evacuated in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.17 or an approved Fire Watch Program shall be
provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until
the fire protection system has been returned to service.
b.
As such, in the Borough of Bogota a "Fire Watch Program" is defined
as a Borough-ordered temporary measure intended to insure continuous
and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof, by one
or more qualified individuals, for the purpose of identifying and
controlling fire and other life/property hazards.
[Added 11-12-2020 by Ord.
No. 1546]
A fire watch may be ordered by the Fire Official/Fire Inspector/Fire
Chiefs/Ranking Line Fire Officers with written notice to the Borough
Administrator, opining that a fire watch is required. A fire watch
may be posted in any public and/or privately owned buildings and/or
properties.
[Added 11-12-2020 by Ord.
No. 1546]
Fire watches may be performed by active members of the Borough
of Bogota Fire Department, Borough of Bogota Fire Prevention Bureau
or designated individuals appointed by the Fire Official or his designee.
The property owner shall be permitted to hire their own authorized
personnel that are acceptable to the Fire Official.
[Added 11-12-2020 by Ord.
No. 1546]
a.
All fire watch services ordered for the benefit/protections of private
property shall be paid at the rate of $40 per hour, per person, with
a minimum payment of four hours per worker plus a 15% administration
fee. Additionally, there will be a $100 fee for use of any Borough
motor vehicle plus a $125 fee for each on-site fire apparatus. All
payments shall be made within 10 days after receipt of invoice. Payments
shall be made payable to the Borough of Bogota.
b.
The Mayor and Council does hereby authorize the Tax Collector to
lien any parcel if payment is not made within 60 days of invoice.
