[Ord. #952]
The Uniform Fire Safety Act, (P.L. 1983, c.383) was enacted for the purpose of establishing a system for the enforcement of minimum fire safety standards throughout the State of New Jersey. The Uniform Fire Safety Act authorizes municipalities to provide for local enforcement and to establish local enforcement agencies for that purpose; and it is in the best interest of the Borough of Keansburg to have the Uniform Fire Safety Act enforced locally. All fire departments, fire companies and fire districts have agreed to the plan, which is set forth herein, for the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Safety Code.
[Ord. #952, § 1]
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act (P.L. 1983, c. 383) the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code shall be locally enforced in the Borough of Keansburg.
[Ord. #952, § 2]
The local enforcing agency shall be the Keansburg Fire Department.
[Ord. #952, § 3]
The local enforcement agency shall enforce the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the codes and regulations adopted under it in all buildings, structures and premises within the established boundaries of Keansburg, other than owner-occupied one and two family dwellings, and shall faithfully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the Uniform Fire Code.
[Ord. #952, § 4]
The local enforcing agency established by subsection 13-1.3 shall carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
[Ord. #952, § 5]
The local enforcing agency established by subsection 13-1.3 shall be a part of the Keansburg Fire Department and shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
[Ord. #952, § 6]
a. 
Appointment of Local Fire Official. The local enforcing agency shall be under the supervision of a Fire Official who shall be appointed by the Borough Manager, pursuant to Title II, Civil Service of the Revised Statutes, if applicable.
b. 
Term of Office. The Fire Official shall serve a term of two years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
c. 
Inspectors and Employees. Such inspectors and other employees as may be necessary in the local enforcing agency shall be appointed by the Borough Manager, pursuant to Title II, Civil Service of the Revised Statutes, where applicable and otherwise upon the recommendation of the Fire Official.
d. 
Removal from Office. Inspectors and other employees of the enforcing agency shall be subject to removal by the Borough Manager for inefficiency or misconduct. Each inspector or employee to be so removed shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the appointing authority or a designated hearing officer.
[Ord. #952, § 7]
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by any order of the local enforcement agency shall have the right to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of Monmouth County.
[Ord. #1043, § 10]
In addition to the inspection and fees required pursuant to the Act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs, the following additional inspections and fees for those uses not defined as life hazard uses shall be required:
a. 
General.
1. 
The following buildings, uses, premises contained in this subsection other than those that are incidental or auxiliary to the agricultural use of farm property are subject to registration and periodic inspection requirements as hereby established.
2. 
Where two or more of the same use or different uses exist at the same building or premises, each one shall be considered as separate and distinct for the purpose of this section and shall be registered pursuant thereto.
b. 
Type L Uses.
1. 
Business use as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 500 square feet or less total gross floor area.
2. 
Mercantile use as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 500 square feet or less total gross floor area. (Exception: Any Type L Uses with suppression/detection systems shall be classified under Type M).
c. 
Type M Uses.
1. 
Business uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, more than 500 square feet but less than 2,500 square feet total gross floor area.
2. 
Mercantile uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, more than 500 square feet but less than 2,500 square feet total gross floor area.
3. 
Storage buildings as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code; less than 2,500 square feet total gross floor area.
d. 
Type N Uses.
1. 
Business uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 2,500 square feet or more, but less than 5,000 square feet total gross floor area.
2. 
Mercantile uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 2,500 square feet or more, but less than 5,000 square feet total gross floor area.
3. 
Storage buildings as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 2,500 square feet or more, but less than 5,000 square feet total gross floor area.
e. 
Type O Uses.
1. 
Business uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 5,000 square feet or more, but less than 7,500 square feet total gross floor area.
2. 
Mercantile uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 5,000 square feet or more, but less than 7,500 square feet total gross floor area.
3. 
Storage buildings as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 5,000 square feet or more, but less than 7,500 square feet total gross floor area.
4. 
Eating and drinking establishments with less than 50 occupants.
f. 
Type P Uses.
1. 
Business uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 7,500 square feet or more, but less than 10,000 square feet total gross floor area.
2. 
Mercantile uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 7,500 square feet or more, but less than 10,000 square feet total gross floor area.
3. 
Storage buildings as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 7,500 square feet or more, but less than 10,000 square feet total gross floor area.
4. 
Hotels and Motels with 100 rooms or less and not defined as life hazard uses.
5. 
Buildings where less than 100 persons assemble for the purpose of amusement, entertainment, recreation centers and health spas.
g. 
Type Q Uses.
1. 
Business uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 10,000 square feet or more total gross floor area.
2. 
Mercantile uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 10,000 square feet or more total gross floor area and not defined as life hazard uses.
3. 
Storage buildings as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, 10,000 square feet or more total gross floor area.
4. 
Factory and industrial uses as defined in the latest edition of the BOCA Basic National Building Code, not defined as life hazard uses.
h. 
Required Inspections. All additional uses as listed in the aforementioned schedule shall be inspected for compliance with the provisions of this Chapter periodically but not less than specified therein.
1. 
Type L Uses: Once every 24 months.
2. 
Type M Uses: Once every 12 months.
3. 
Type N Uses: Once every 12 months.
4. 
Type O Uses: Once every 12 months.
5. 
Type P Uses: Once every 12 months.
6. 
Type Q Uses: Once every 12 months.
i. 
Registration Fees For All Additional Uses.
[Amended 5-16-2018 by Ord. No. 1612]
1. 
Type L Uses: $45 every two years.
2. 
Type M Uses: $60 per year.
3. 
Type N Uses: $90 per year.
4. 
Type O Uses: $110 per year.
5. 
Type P Uses: $135 per year.
6. 
Type Q Uses: $160 per year.
7. 
Type D Certificate detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(d).
When more than one additional use exists under one ownership at a given location, the highest use shall be registered at full fee and subsequent use at 1/2 the scheduled fee.
j. 
Site Plans. For the review of any site plan or subdivision for the purpose of fire prevention as to the location of fire hydrants, fire drafting stations, water mains, and fire lanes/zones the fee is $150.
[Amended 5-16-2018 by Ord. No. 1612]
k. 
Permits. All permit fees as indicated in the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 5, Chapters 18 and 18.3, under Section 5:18-2.8 of Schedule C, shall be adopted by the local enforcing agency for the purpose of enforcing this section.
l. 
Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance.
[Added 5-16-2018 by Ord. No. 1612]
1. 
Before any Use Group R-3 or R-4 structure is sold, leased, or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy for residential purposes, the owner shall obtain a certificate of compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19.
2. 
The application fee for a certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance (CSDCMAC), as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3, shall be based upon the amount of time remaining before the change of occupant is expected, as follows:
(a) 
Requests for a CSDCMAC received more than 10 business days prior to the change of occupant: $45.
(b) 
Requests for a CSDCMAC received four to 10 business days prior to the change of occupant: $90.
(c) 
Requests for a CSDCMAC received fewer than four business days prior to a change of occupant: $161.
[Ord. #1043, § 10]
All penalties as indicated in the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 5, Chapters 18 and 18B (Uniform Fire Code) shall be adopted for the purpose of enforcing this section except those penalties imposed as hereinafter provided for violations of this section not included within the Uniform Fire Code or authorized by the Uniform Fire Safety Act.
[Ord. #1414, §§ 1-7]
a. 
A Rapid Entry Key Box shall be installed in an accessible location approved by the Fire Official, in all commercial buildings meeting one of the following criteria:
1. 
Building equipped or required to be equipped with automatic fire detection, fire alarm or fire suppression or standpipe systems or equipment.
2. 
Building greater than 800 square feet.
3. 
Building considered or containing life hazard uses.
4. 
Building which, in the determination of the Fire Official, have special type occupancies, hazards, storage conditions or secure entries and to which prompt access is necessary for life saving or firefighting purposes.
b. 
For the purposes of this subsection the responsibility for the installation and maintenance of the Rapid Entry Key Box shall be the owner of the premises.
c. 
The Rapid Entry Key Box shall be of UL type, approved prior to installation by the Fire Official, and shall be installed in a manner and location approved by the Fire Official and in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.2. The Fire Official may require that a key box tamper switch be connected to the building fire alarm system.
d. 
The keys within the box shall be labeled for easy identification either by the tenant name or indexed to a floor plan of the building and shall be kept current. The Rapid Access Key Boxes shall contain the following:
1. 
Keys to locked points of egress, whether in interior or exterior;
2. 
Keys to locked mechanical rooms;
3. 
Keys to locked fire service elevator rooms;
4. 
Keys to locked elevator controls;
5. 
Keys to any locks on gates or fenced secured area;
6. 
Keys to any stairways;
7. 
Keys to any other area that may be required by the Fire Official;
8. 
A card containing the name and home address of at least two emergency contact people for the building and their home and cell phone numbers;
9. 
An inventory of the keys and documentation within the Rapid Entry Key Box to assist in accountability of the box's contents;
10. 
Floor plans of the building and clear documentation of where any hazardous materials may be stored and the associated MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information.
e. 
All buildings or occupancies subject to this requirement as per paragraph a that are constructed and:
1. 
Have a certificate of occupancy as of the effective date of this section, shall comply with this section by December 31, 2007.
2. 
All buildings or occupancies subject to this requirement as per paragraph a constructed and/or obtaining a certificate of occupancy subsequent to the effective date of this section[1] shall comply immediately.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1414, codified herein as subsection 13-1.11, was adopted September 27, 2006.
3. 
Any building owner receiving notice from the Fire Official of a determination as per paragraph a that the owner's building must install a Rapid Entry Key Box shall have a period of three months, from the time/date of notice, to comply with said notice requirement.
f. 
Penalties for failure to comply with the requirements of installing a Rapid Entry Key Box are prescribed as follows:
Failure to comply by January 1, 2008
$500
Failure to comply by March 1, 2008
$1,000
Failure to comply by May 1, 2008
$1,500
Failure to comply thereafter/maximum penalty
$2,000
g. 
Penalties for failure to maintain and keep current the required Rapid Entry Key Box and the required materials to be kept within are prescribed as follows:
Failure to maintain and keep current: 1st offense, not to exceed
$500
Failure to maintain and keep current: 2nd offense, not to exceed
$1,000
Failure to maintain and keep current: 3rd offense, not to exceed
$1,500
Failure to maintain and keep current thereafter/maximum penalty, not to exceed
$2,000