There is hereby established within the Borough of Somerville
the position of Elevator Inspector, who shall be appointed annually
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. It is permissible
that the borough appoint a third-party agency to the position of Elevator
Inspector.
The Elevator Inspector shall inspect, semiannually, all elevators
within the borough and shall provide certification authorizing the
usage of each such elevator. In lieu of such inspection, an elevator
may be authorized for usage by the Elevator Inspector where there
has been produced a certification by an authorized elevator company
or responsible, liable insurance company providing liability insurance
coverage for such elevator.
The Elevator Inspector shall, in addition to the duties herein
specifically provided, perform such other duties as may from time
to time be prescribed by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
All owners of elevators within the borough shall annually pay
a registration and inspection fee in accordance with the guidelines
promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing
and Development.
Any inspection requiring immediate attention by the Elevator
Inspector due to malfunction of the elevator, improper service or
any violation shall result in an additional charge of twenty-five
dollars ($25) per elevator per inspection.
All fees or charges set forth herein shall be liens against
the property in question.