[Ord. No. 5-2017]
The Bureau of Fire Prevention established by Article II of this Chapter shall carry out the periodic inspections of life hazard uses required by the Uniform Fire Code on behalf of the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
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In addition to the registrations required by the Uniform Fire Code, the following non-life hazard uses shall register with the County Fire Marshal's Office. These uses shall be inspected once per year and pay an annual fee. (The following is a recommended fee schedule for non-life hazard use in the local enforcing agency's jurisdiction, and shall be included in Sub-Chapter 2 of the Uniform Fire Code, amended by local ordinance. The fee schedule amount for each non-life hazard use may be amended to fit the needs of the local enforcing agency. The fee is not to be used for Life Hazard Uses as defined in the Uniform Fire Code.)
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A. 
Temporary Kiosks and Displays in Covered Malls: Each individual or temporary (90 days or less) kiosk, display or concession shall be required to obtain a Permit. (Fee $42.00)
B. 
A permit shall be required for all occupancies and/or tenants and/or uses within the common area of a building, such as a mall, market, or other mercantile of less than 300 square feet. (Permit and Inspection Fee $75.00)
Examples: Kiosks in malls, over 90 days, vendors within a market, etc.
C. 
A permit shall be required for all occupancies and/or tenants and/or uses at any fair or special event booth 200 square feet or less that is used for 14 days or less. (Permit and Inspection Fee $25.00)
D. 
A permit shall be required for any non-residential use of less than 400 square feet of gross floor area, with the exception of those businesses registered with the State of New Jersey as Life Hazard Uses pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:27D-192, et seq., or permitted and inspected. (Permit and Inspection Fee $75.00)
E. 
A permit shall be required for any Use Group B office only, 200 square feet or less, that is located within another building that is registered and inspected for other uses and purposes, and is owned and/or operated by a separate entity from the building owner. This would include sub-lease type uses or independent offices within an office mall. (Permit and Inspection Fee $25.00)
F. 
A permit shall be required for any non-residential occupancy or use of less than 1,000 square feet, but more than 400 square feet, of gross floor area, with the exception of those buildings registered with the State of New Jersey as Life Hazard Uses, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192, et seq. (Permit and Inspection Fee $75.00)
G. 
A permit shall be required for any non-residential occupancy or use of less than 2,500 square feet, but more than 1,000 square feet, of gross floor area, with the exception of those buildings registered with the State of New Jersey as Life Hazard Uses, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192, et seq. (Permit and Inspection Fee $100.00)
Permits are required on a yearly basis. Inspection fees are due and payable within thirty calendar days.
H. 
A permit shall be required for any non-residential occupancy or use of more than 2,500 square feet but less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area unless such use or occupancy is registered with the State of New Jersey as Life Hazard Uses under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192, et seq. (Permit and Inspection Fee $150.00)
I. 
A permit shall be required for any non-residential occupancy or use of more than 5,000 square feet but less than 12,000 square feet of gross floor area. (Permit and Inspection Fee $200.00)
J. 
A permit shall be required for all uses and/or occupancies not defined as Life Hazard uses pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192, et seq., with a gross floor area of over 12,000 square feet. (Permit and Inspection Fee $275.00)
Permits and Inspection fee are required on a yearly basis.
K. 
A permit shall be required for any use and/or occupancy which are an eating and/or drinking establishment that has a capacity of less than 50 occupants and in which no alcoholic beverages are served, regardless of floor area. Exception: Life Hazard registered premises pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192, et seq. (Permit and Inspection Fee $100.00)
Permits are required on a yearly basis. Inspection fees are due and payable within thirty calendar days.
L. 
A permit shall be required for all structures or uses where 100 or fewer persons may assemble for the purpose of amusement, entertainment and/or recreation, including health spas. (Permit and Inspection Fee $175.00)
Permits are required on a yearly basis. Inspection fees are due and payable within thirty calendar days.
Exception: Life Hazard Uses registered pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:27D-192, et seq.
M. 
A permit shall be required for all structures used as hotels, motels, and multiple dwellings as follows:
(1) 
Hotels and motels with common areas accessible to the tenants and/or the public with 100 rooms or less. (Permit and Inspection Fee $175.00)
(2) 
Multiple dwellings (such as apartment buildings) common areas accessible to the tenants and/or public. (Permit Fee of $25.00 and an Inspection Fee of $50.00) Permit fee shall be assessed only once regardless of the number of buildings.
(3) 
Cyclical inspections of multiple dwelling residential units shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code for compliance with Subchapter 3, Subchapter 4, and this Ordinance. Each multiple dwelling unit complex shall register annually with the appropriate Local Enforcing Agency on the forms provided by that agency. Inspection fees for cyclical inspections shall be $25.00 per unit. These fees shall be assessed to, and the responsibility of each complex owner if single ownership or Association for all multiple owner complex units within the complex. Associations may use Association rules and/or regulations to assess these fees to individual unit owners. Complex owners, associations and/or property management companies shall be responsible for coordination with owners of residential units for access, or providing owner information and/or have representative with keys available to Local Enforcing Agency for contact or entry purposes.
N. 
Inspections and certificates regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors required for sale, lease or other occupancy of one and two family dwellings required by P.L. 1991, c. 92 (C. 57:27D-192, et seq.) shall have a fee of $50.00 per dwelling unit inspected if requested more than 10 business days before change of occupant.
(1) 
A fee of $20.00 shall be paid for any re-inspection required as a result of a failed inspection under this requirement.
(2) 
Inspections requested to be scheduled four business days to 10 business days of change of occupant shall have a fee of $75.00.
(3) 
Inspections requested to be scheduled less than four business days from date of change of occupant shall have a fee of $125.00.
(4) 
A fee of $75.00 shall be paid for any inspection required as a result of the failure of the party not being present for the first scheduled time and having to reschedule.
O. 
Inspections and certificates regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required for sale, shall have a fee of $50.00 per dwelling unit inspected if requested more than 10 business days before change of occupant.
(1) 
A fee of @20.00 shall be paid for any re-inspection required as a result of a failed inspection under this requirement.
(2) 
Inspections requested to be scheduled four business days to 10 business days of change of occupant shall have a fee of $75.00.
(3) 
Inspections requested to be scheduled less than four business days from date of change of occupant shall have a fee of $125.00.
(4) 
A fee of $75.00 shall be paid for any inspection required as a result of the failure of the party not being present for the first scheduled time and having to reschedule.
*It shall be noted that the inspection of smoke detectors can be done by signed affidavit. A form will be located at the municipal building of the named town. If the inspection is done by an affidavit, the local municipality would collect the fee. If it is to be inspected by the Fire Marshal's Office, the fee would be collected by said Office.
EXECEPTION: Use Group R-1, hotels and motels, residential units with transient occupants.
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A permit shall be required for a display or group of displays and/or concessions occupying the mall common area if under the direct control of single promoter who shall also be required to be present for the inspection of such displays or promotions and will be responsible for all required corrections, penalties, etc. (Fee $166.00)
EXECEPTION: If the displays and/or concessions are under individual control, each individual shall be responsible for their own permit as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7(a).
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Fee Schedule
Asphalt Tar Kettle Use
$60.00
Training and Education Providers
$100.00
Storage and/or use of LPG or LNG exceeding 10 gal. & under 2000 gal.
>10 to <50 gallons
$50.00
50 to <200 gallons
$100.00
200 to <1000 gallons
$200.00
1000 to <2000 gallons
$300.00
Modification of any tank or dispensing device for flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials
$100.00
Hazardous materials storage
<5 gallons or <10 pounds
$50.00
5 gallons or 10 pounds to <25 gallons or <100 pounds
$100.00
25 gallons or 100 pounds to 100 gallons or 250 pounds
$200.00
>100 gallons or >250 pounds
$300.00
Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Stationary tank >5 to <25 gallons
$50.00
Stationary tank 25 gallons to 150 gallons
$100.00
Stationary tank 151 to 300 gallons
$200.00
Stationary tank 301 to 660 gallons
$300.00
Portable tank >5 gallons to <25 gallons
$50.00
Portable tank 25 gallons to 150 gallons
$100.00
Portable tank 151 gallons to 300 gallons
$200.00
Portable tank 301 gallons to 660 gallons
$300.00
Containers 5 gallons to <25 gallons
$50.00
Containers 25 gallons to 150 gallons
$100.00
Containers 151 gallons to 300 gallons
$200.00
Containers 301 gallons to 660 gallons
$300.00
Process equipment installation or modification
$200.00
Temporary kiosks and displays in covered malls 90 days or less
$42.00
Non-Residential Occupancy <300 Sq. Ft. in Common Area of Mall, etc.
$75.00
Fair or Special Event booth <200 Sq. Ft. occupied 14 days or less.
$25.00
Non-Residential Occupancy <400 Sq. Ft.
$100.00
Use Group B office only located within other use or office mall 200 Sq. Ft. or less.
$25.00
Non-residential occupancy >400 square feet but <1,000 Sq. Ft.
$75.00
Non-residential occupancy 1,000 square feet but <2,500 Sq. Ft.
$100.00
Non-Residential Occupancy 2,500 Sq. Ft. but < 5,000 Sq. Ft.
$150.00
Non-Residential Occupancy 5,000 Sq. Ft. but [>] < 12,000 Sq. Ft.
$200.00
All Uses/Occupancies > 12,000 Sq. Ft. Of Floor Area.
$275.00
Eating and/or Drinking Establishment with Capacity of Under 50 Persons
No Alcohol Served.
$100.00
Places of Assembly, 100 or Fewer Occupants
$175.00
Hotels and Motels with 100 Rooms or Less
$175.00
Multiple Dwellings common areas
$75.00
Additional Buildings with common areas
$50.00 each
Multiple dwelling residential units in complex cyclical inspections
$25.00/unit
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections
1 & 2 Family Dwelling Units
$50.00
Inspection scheduled 5 days to <48 hours before closing
$75.00
Inspection Scheduled 48 or less before closing
$125.00
Failure to show for first appointment
$75.00
Re-inspection fee
$20.00
Dwelling Unit Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection
Other residential units
$50.00
Inspection scheduled 5 days to <48 hours before closing
$75.00
Inspection Scheduled 48 or less before closing
$125.00
Failure to show for first appointment
$75.00
Re-inspection fee
$20.00
Mall promotions for group of displays
Under one promoter's control
$166.00
Violation Search Fee
$50.00
Under one promoter's control
Violation Search Fee
$50.00
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(Reserved)
[Ord. No. 5-2017]
Pursuant to Sections 15 and 17 of the Uniform Fire Safety Act, any person aggrieved by any action of the local enforcing agency shall have the right to appeal to the Middlesex County Construction Board of Appeals.
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Enforcement, violations and penalties shall be managed in conformity with the Uniform Fire Safety Act, the Uniform Fire Code and all other laws of the State of New Jersey.