[1988 Code § 88-1]
a.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-202, the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code
shall be locally enforced in the Borough of Cape May Point.
b.
There is hereby created a Bureau of Fire Prevention, which shall
be a subsidiary unit of the Borough of Cape May Point. The local enforcing
agency for the Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192) shall
be the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
[1988 Code § 88-2]
The Bureau of Fire Prevention 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 the Borough
of Cape May Point, other than buildings owned or operated by the Federal
government, the State or interstate agencies and 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.
[1988 Code § 88-4]
a.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention, as the local enforcing agency, shall
be under the direct supervision and control of the Fire Official,
which said Fire Official shall be appointed by and supervised by the
Commissioner of Revenue and Finance. In making this appointment, the
Commissioner of Revenue and Finance shall consider any recommendations
provided by the Fire Chief. The Fire Official shall be subject to
removal for inefficiency or misconduct after an appropriate hearing.
b.
The Fire Official shall serve for a term of four years during good
behavior. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
c.
The Fire Official shall appoint such inspectors as may be necessary
in the Bureau of Fire Prevention and who shall be subject to removal
by the Fire Official for inefficiency or misconduct. Each inspector
or employee to be so removed shall be afforded an opportunity to be
heard by the Fire Official or a designated hearing officer.
[1988 Code § 88-5]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-206 and 27D-208, a person aggrieved
by any order of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall have the right
to appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals of the County of Cape
May.
[1988 Code § 88-6]
a.
The permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code are as follows:
|
Type of Permit
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Type 1
|
$25.00
|
|
Type 2
|
$100.00
|
|
Type 3
|
$200.00
|
|
Type 4
|
$300.00
|
|
Type 5
|
$1,000.00
|
b.
Persons engaging in those activities which by statute and regulations
require a permit shall obtain the requisite permit from the Fire Official.
