In accordance with the authority granted by N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1
to 49-5.3, inclusive, a code is hereby adopted establishing regulations
governing the installation, renewal, extension, alteration, repair
and maintenance of electrical work, including but not limited to all
electrical wiring, fixtures, motors, appliances and equipment. A copy
of this code is annexed to and made a part of this chapter without
including the text of the code herein.
[Amended 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 276]
The code adopted by this chapter is commonly known as the "National
Electrical Code" issued by the National Fire Protection Association,
being more particularly the most recent edition or revision thereof,
with amendments and supplements, as the same is or may hereafter be
published.
[Amended 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 276]
Three copies of the National Electrical Code have been placed
on file in the office of the Township Clerk and will remain on file
there for use and examination by the public.
[Added 10-6-1975 by Ord.
No. 276]
A. The Middle Department Association of Fire Underwriters shall, during
the installation of any electrical wiring or rewiring and within a
reasonable time after notice of the completion of any such electrical
work, make or cause to be made an inspection of such work and such
tests as may be necessary to determine that it conforms to the provisions
of the code adopted by this chapter.
B. Copies of the report of any inspection or test shall be submitted
to the Township Building Inspector.
[Amended 10-6-1975 by Ord. No. 276]
A. Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions
of this chapter or the code adopted shall, upon conviction thereof,
be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for
a term not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment,
in the discretion of the Judge.
B. The continuation of such violation for each successive day shall
constitute a separate offense, and the person or persons allowing
or permitting the continuation of the violation may be punished as
provided above for each separate offense.