[Adopted 8-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-008]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A device that automatically dials and relays a prerecorded
message to a central station or the Fire Department and/or Police
Department.
A system or assembly of piping, valves, controls, and sprinklers,
which are designed and installed to comply with the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) standards, which utilize water, foam,
carbon dioxide, or other gas to automatically react to suppress fire.
An office of a private company to which remote alarm and
supervisory signaling devices are transmitted and where personnel
are in attendance at all times to supervise the circuits and investigate
signals.
The official responsible for enforcing the uniform fire code
of the State of New Jersey or his/her designee.
A secure rapid entry system that is designed to be used by
emergency personnel in the event of an emergency to gain entry into
a structure by using the enclosed owner-provided key(s). This box
is usually mounted on the exterior of the building in a location that
is specified by the Fire Official. All boxes shall be UL (Underwriters
Laboratories) certified, Knox-Box® brand,
and approved by the Fire Official.
A wet or dry system of piping, valves, outlets and related
equipment designed to provide water at specified pressures and installed
exclusively for the fighting of fires.
Unless otherwise determined in writing by the Fire Official,
the following structures shall be equipped with a key lock box of
a type and size and at a location approved by the Fire Official:
A.
All new commercial buildings shall be equipped with a key lock box
prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
B.
All existing commercial buildings constructing additions, major renovations,
or changes of use that require Borough Zoning or Planning Board approval,
shall be equipped with a key lock box prior to the issuance of any
necessary permits.
C.
All existing commercial buildings with new occupancies by tenants
shall be equipped with a key lock box prior to the issuance of a certificate
of continued occupancy.
D.
Each building protected by an automatic fire suppression and/or standpipe
system and not manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
E.
Each building protected by an automatic fire alarm system (automatic
dialer, central station, external audible/visual alarm) and not manned
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
F.
Multifamily residential structures that have restricted access through
locked doors but have a common corridor for access to the living units,
including but not limited to condominium buildings.
G.
Schools, whether public or private.
H.
Governmental structures and nursing care facilities, unless the building
is staffed or open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A.
The property owner is required at all times to keep a key(s) in the
key lock box that will allow access to the structure. The key lock
box shall contain, but not be limited to, the following items as designated
by the Fire Official:
(1)
Labeled keys to locked points of ingress and egress, whether in interior
or exterior of such buildings;
(2)
Labeled keys to the locked mechanical rooms;
(3)
Labeled keys to locked elevator rooms and controls;
(4)
Labeled keys to any fence or secured areas;
(5)
Labeled keys to areas of the building where fire alarm panels and
fire protection systems are located;
(6)
Labeled keys to any other areas that may be required by the Fire
Official;
(7)
A card containing the emergency contact names and phone numbers for
such buildings;
(8)
Floor plans of the rooms within the building showing locations of
shut-offs;
(9)
Hazardous materials information; and
(10)
An inventory of the keys.
B.
The property owner shall notify the Fire Official when any or all
of the locks or keys have been changed and shall keep the immediate
area of the key lock box free and clear of any and all obstructions.
The property owner shall apply for a registration for a key
lock box on forms provided by and obtained from the Fire Official.
A registration is required prior to the installation of a key lock
box in order to verify the proper size, mounting location and installation
of said key lock box. The key lock box shall be installed at a location
approved by the Fire Official. No key lock box shall be installed,
voluntarily or otherwise, without first obtaining the approval of
the Fire Official. The property owner shall be responsible for the
cost to purchase, install, and maintain the key lock box.
All existing buildings required to have a key lock box shall
comply with this article one year from its effective date. All newly
constructed buildings not yet occupied or buildings currently under
construction and all buildings or businesses applying for a certificate
of occupancy shall comply immediately upon passage of this article.
In any event, the owner of any structure in the Borough shall comply
with this article within 60 days from receipt of written notice from
the Fire Official. The cost of purchasing and installing, along with
any cost associated with implementation of the program at a specific
property, will be borne by the property owner.
Any property owner failing to comply with this article shall
be subject to a fine of not more than $300 for each day of violation
or noncompliance.
